Summary:
Upper Lake Elementary is a public elementary school serving 378 students in grades K-5 in Upper Lake, California, which is part of the Upper Lake Unified School District. The school has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of Native American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, but it faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a large percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Upper Lake Elementary's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2022-2023, only 23.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 46.66%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2,038 out of 5,789 schools in 2018-2019 to 4,958 out of 5,848 schools in 2022-2023. This trend is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, who ranked 4,408 out of 5,079 California elementary schools in 2022-2023.
When compared to nearby schools, such as River Oak Charter, Upper Lake Elementary consistently underperforms across academic measures. Additionally, the school's high rates of chronic absenteeism, which have risen from 12.0% in 2017-2018 to 37.5% in 2022-2023, and the large percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (84.66% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) suggest that these factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these underlying issues will be crucial in improving student outcomes at Upper Lake Elementary.
Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Upper Lake Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
4976th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,329
Students who attend Upper Lake Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9
Number of students: 378
Racial breakdown:
White:
48.7%
Hispanic:
30.2%
American Indian:
10.8%
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Two or more races:
7.7%
Asian:
1.3%
African American:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%
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