Summary:
Zip code 93015 in Fillmore, CA, is served by four public schools within the Fillmore Unified district, enrolling over 1,500 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a community with high economic need.
Among these schools, Fillmore Senior High stands out as the strongest performer, with the highest test scores, an excellent 97.6% graduation rate, and the lowest chronic absenteeism at 15.9%. In contrast, Sierra High faces significant challenges, with very low academic proficiency and an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 52.2%, though it still achieves a 95.7% graduation rate. Mountain Vista elementary school shows promising improvement, while Heritage Valley Independent Study serves K-12 students through an alternative format.
Overall, the district ranks in the bottom 19th percentile in the state, with academic proficiency generally below state averages. A key takeaway is the strong correlation between attendance and achievement, and the fact that all high schools maintain graduation rates above 95%, suggesting effective support for student completion despite academic struggles. The dramatic differences between the two high schools indicate that families should look closely at each school's specific environment and support services.
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