Summary:
The Salida Union Elementary district consists of five public schools serving about 2,000 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in and around Salida, California, with an overall state ranking in the 47th percentile.
Among the schools, Dena Boer Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English and math in the district and a state ranking in the 59th percentile. Sisk Elementary excels in student attendance and science proficiency, boasting a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.7%. In contrast, Salida Elementary receives the highest funding per student but shows the lowest academic performance, indicating that factors beyond funding significantly impact outcomes.
The district's middle school, Salida Middle School - Vella Campus, shows a concerning drop in proficiency by 8th grade, particularly in math. While the district's academic performance lags slightly behind state averages, especially in science, it maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate than the state. The performance across all schools is relatively consistent, with rankings between the 33rd and 59th percentiles statewide, suggesting shared systemic factors.
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