Summary:
The Union Hill Elementary district in Grass Valley, California, consists of two schools—Union Hill Elementary (grades K-6) and Union Hill Middle (grades 7-8)—serving a total of 688 students.
These schools share a major strength in student attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates below 8% for both, far better than the state average of 19.4%. Academically, the schools show different profiles: the middle school performs above state averages in English and Science, while the elementary school does slightly better in Math. Notably, Union Hill Middle has historically achieved higher statewide rankings than the elementary school.
Key points for parents to consider include a significant performance dip in 5th grade at the elementary school and a substantial spending difference, with the elementary school spending over $3,500 more per student. The middle school excels in 8th-grade English and Science. Both schools maintain stable rankings, and the district as a whole performs above average compared to others in California.
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