Summary:
Zip code 93513 contains one elementary school, Big Pine Elementary, a K-8 school serving 121 students within the Big Pine Unified district, which ranks in the lower 12% of California districts.
This school presents a complex picture, with a very high per-student spending of over $36,000 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8-to-1, yet academic proficiency generally lags behind state averages. A significant challenge is the chronic absenteeism rate of 42.7%, more than double the state average, which is a major barrier to learning. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years.
Performance varies dramatically by grade level; for example, 3rd graders excel in math (72.73% proficient), while 6th graders struggle profoundly in English (6.25% proficient). This indicates that student experience and outcomes can depend heavily on their specific grade and teacher. For parents, the key considerations are the school's small size and individual attention, countered by serious attendance issues and inconsistent academic results, particularly as students enter the middle school grades.
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