Frazier Park Elementary

Frazier Park Elementary is a public K-4 school serving 234 students in the rural mountain community of Frazier Park, California, as part of the El Tejon Unified School District.

The school has a notable strength in mathematics, where student performance exceeds the district average, and has achieved a remarkable turnaround in student attendance, dramatically reducing chronic absenteeism to a rate better than both the district and state. However, the school faces a significant challenge in English Language Arts, where proficiency lags behind both district and state averages. This creates a clear area for focus and growth. It's also interesting to note that while the school spends more per student than nearby schools, its overall academic results are moderate compared to a local charter option, Peak to Peak Mountain Charter, which shows higher proficiency in both subjects.

When looking at performance trends, the school's results have varied over the years, and there are distinct differences in how different student groups perform. For instance, the school has been more successful with some groups of students than with others, and boys currently outperform girls in overall rankings. Compared to another nearby school, Gorman Elementary, Frazier Park has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate but trails in ELA proficiency. Parents should consider these specific strengths and challenges, the school's high level of per-student investment, and the available alternatives in the area when making their decision.