Summary:
The Shasta Union Elementary district contains a single K-8 school, Shasta Elementary, which serves 100 students in a small-school setting where over 60% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Shasta Elementary demonstrates a remarkable strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.8% that far surpasses the state average, indicating a highly engaged school community. Academically, the school shows a mixed profile; its 5th and 7th graders perform notably well in English Language Arts, exceeding state averages, but overall math and science scores are below state benchmarks, highlighting an area for focused improvement.
The school is on an upward trajectory, having recently improved its statewide ranking from the 33rd to the 51st percentile, and it operates with a per-student spending above $20,000. For parents, the key takeaways are the school's exceptional attendance culture and strong literacy instruction in upper grades, alongside a clear opportunity for growth in mathematics and science achievement across several grade levels.
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