Summary:
The Thermalito Union Elementary district in Oroville, California, consists of five schools serving grades K-8, where all schools serve a student population with high economic need.
Among the schools, Plumas Avenue Elementary stands out as the top performer with the highest test scores in English and science and the district's lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 9.4%. Nelson Avenue Middle is also notable as the most improved, showing consistent gains in its statewide ranking. In contrast, Sierra Avenue Elementary faces significant challenges, with the lowest test scores and the highest chronic absenteeism among the comprehensive elementary schools.
Overall, the Thermalito Union Elementary district spends more per student than the national average, but academic proficiency lags behind California state averages, particularly in mathematics. A clear pattern links better attendance with stronger academic performance. The specialized Siskiyou Avenue Elementary, which serves only kindergarten, has a very high absenteeism rate but the smallest class sizes, while Poplar Avenue Elementary maintains the lowest absenteeism in the district.
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