Summary:
The Sebastopol Union Elementary district consists of two well-regarded schools, Park Side Elementary (grades K-4) and Brook Haven Middle (grades 5-8), serving a total of 480 students in a district ranked in the top quartile statewide.
Comparing the two schools reveals distinct performance profiles. Park Side Elementary stands out as the stronger academic performer, especially in mathematics, where its proficiency rate is significantly higher than both the district and state averages; its overall ranking has also improved consistently over recent years. Brook Haven Middle maintains solid performance in English Language Arts and science but faces a notable challenge in mathematics, where proficiency lags behind the state average despite the school having a lower student-teacher ratio.
Key strengths across the district include chronic absenteeism rates that are much lower than the state average, indicating strong student engagement. The most significant area for attention is the mathematics performance gap between the elementary and middle schools, suggesting a potential focus for curriculum alignment. Overall, the district provides a supportive environment with above-average academic outcomes.
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