Summary:
This analysis focuses on a single K-8 school, Richmond Elementary, located in Susanville, California, which serves 192 students and is part of the Richmond Elementary district.
Richmond Elementary shows significant strengths, particularly in its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.6%, which is far better than the state average, suggesting a strong culture of attendance. Academically, the school performs above state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science overall, with standout proficiency in 3rd grade ELA (92.86%) and 8th grade ELA (69.23%). However, performance varies considerably between grades, with noticeable drops in 4th and 5th grade scores before recovering in the later middle school years.
The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, currently placing in the 53rd percentile. With moderate per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio, the school achieves solid outcomes. Key areas for attention include understanding and addressing the performance variation across grade levels to create more consistent academic success for all students from year to year.
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