Summary:
Zip code 93601 in the rural area of Ahwahnee, CA, contains one school, Wasuma Elementary, a K-8 school serving 270 students in the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary district.
As the only school in the area, Wasuma Elementary is the central educational hub for the community, operating with a per-student spending of $18,543. The school shows notable strengths, including a chronic absenteeism rate in line with the state average despite a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a particular strength in 3rd-grade mathematics where proficiency exceeds state averages. However, academic performance is below state averages in English, math, and science, and the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years.
Key findings for parents include significant variation in performance between grade levels, with upper elementary grades, especially 5th grade math, showing much lower proficiency. The school's K-8 structure allows for consistent support for students over many years, but the data suggests a need for focused attention on curriculum alignment and support in the later elementary grades to improve overall outcomes.
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