Summary:
The Terra Bella Union Elementary district contains one elementary school, Terra Bella Elementary, serving about 455 students in grades K-5 in a high-need community where over 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite significant economic challenges, Terra Bella Elementary shows promising signs, including a consistent upward trend in its statewide ranking over the past three years. The school's math scores are notably stronger than the district average, and its chronic absenteeism rate matches the state average, which is an achievement given the socioeconomic context. However, academic proficiency in English and Math tends to decline as students move from 3rd to 5th grade, and science scores are an area for improvement, falling below both district and state averages.
The district invests considerably in its students, with per-student spending above the state average. For parents, this single-school district presents a community-focused environment where the school is demonstrating improvement and manages key challenges like attendance effectively, though there is clear work ahead to boost academic outcomes, particularly in upper grades and science.
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