Summary:
The Twin Hills Union Elementary district in Sebastopol serves 561 students across two elementary schools, Apple Blossom (K-5) and Sunridge Charter (K-8), both performing above state averages in a district ranked in the top 20% statewide.
Comparing the two schools reveals distinct strengths: Sunridge Charter generally achieves higher rankings and excels in English Language Arts, while Apple Blossom performs better in science and maintains a significantly lower rate of chronic student absenteeism (17.2% vs. 25.9%). Both schools exceed the state average in mathematics, with Sunridge Charter showing particular strength in middle school grades before a noted dip in 8th grade performance.
Key considerations for parents include the notable difference in student attendance between the schools and the fact that both have seen a slight decline in their statewide rankings over the past three years. The district's overall high ranking suggests a supportive educational environment, and the complementary academic strengths of the two schools—one in ELA, the other in science—indicate they each offer valuable, if different, learning experiences for elementary students in the area.
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