Summary:
The Rincon Valley Union Elementary district in Santa Rosa consists of nine elementary schools serving grades K-6, with one school extending through 8th grade, and overall performs above state averages in English, math, and science.
When comparing schools, Austin Creek Elementary stands out as the top performer with the highest test scores and the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism, followed by Sequoia Elementary. On the other hand, Manzanita Elementary Charter has the lowest proficiency rates in the district, while Rincon Valley Partnership reports no test scores and has an unusually high chronic absenteeism rate alongside very high per-student spending.
The district shows a wide range in student performance and resources, with science scores being a relative strength. Schools with lower rates of chronic absenteeism, like Austin Creek and Sequoia, consistently achieve higher academic results. Parents should note the significant variation between schools, from the consistent excellence at Austin Creek to the challenges faced by others, and consider factors like attendance trends and grade-level performance dips, particularly in 5th-grade math at several locations.
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