Summary:
Zip code 93601 in Ahwahnee, California, contains one elementary school, Wasuma Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade within the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary District.
Wasuma Elementary is a K-8 school with 270 students, where academic performance in English, math, and science is below the state average. The school spends a notable $18,543 per student, yet its statewide ranking has declined significantly over the past three years, dropping from the 55th to the 38th percentile. Performance varies widely by grade, with 3rd-grade math being a relative strength at 51% proficiency, while 5th-grade math drops sharply to 16%.
Key considerations for parents include the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, its better chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district, and that it serves a population where over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The consistent downward trend in state ranking is a notable concern. However, the school's K-8 configuration means students can remain in one school through middle school, and it outperforms its district average in mathematics.
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