Summary:
Zip code 93553 in Pearblossom, CA, contains one public school, Pearblossom Elementary, a K-8 campus serving 435 students in the Keppel Union Elementary School District.
As the sole school in the area, Pearblossom Elementary is the community's educational hub. The school has shown notable improvement, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating and increasing its statewide ranking from the 25th to the 35th percentile in the latest year. Academically, it consistently outperforms its district averages in English, math, and science, though its proficiency rates remain below state averages. Performance varies significantly by grade, with third and sixth grades showing particular strengths in some subjects, while fourth grade faces more challenges.
Key areas for family consideration include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.5%, which is well above the state average and can impact learning, and a student-teacher ratio of 24-to-1. The school serves a community with high economic need, with about 66% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school's recent improvement trajectory and its relative strength in science instruction are positive signs within a district that ranks in the bottom 7% statewide.
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