Summary:
Zip code 93238 in the Kernville, California area is served by one public elementary school, Kernville Elementary, which educates about 105 students in grades K-5 within the Kernville Union Elementary School District.
Kernville Elementary shows a notable strength in science, where nearly 47% of students are proficient, outperforming both the district and state averages. However, performance in English and math, while better than the district average, falls below state standards. There are significant differences between grade levels, with 3rd graders performing strongest and 4th graders facing the greatest challenges. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, dropping from the 69th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 45th percentile in the most recent data.
The school serves a community with high economic need, with over 78% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism, at 25.7%, is lower than the district average but higher than the state's, which may impact learning. Despite a high per-student spending of over $24,000, the student-teacher ratio is 24-to-1. Overall, the school performs better than its district averages in all subjects, standing as a stronger performer within a struggling district that is ranked in the bottom 20% statewide.
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