Summary:
In the scenic mountain community of Felton, California (zip code 95018), the San Lorenzo Valley Unified school district operates three public schools serving grades K-12, which together educate over 1,500 students in a district ranked in the top 20% statewide.
Among these schools, San Lorenzo Valley High stands out as the top performer, with graduation rates near 98% and science and English scores significantly above state averages. San Lorenzo Valley Elementary provides a consistent and solid foundation, particularly in mathematics, while San Lorenzo Valley Middle shows more average performance and higher chronic absenteeism, representing a potential area for district focus.
Overall, the district delivers above-average academic results, with a notable pattern of student outcomes improving markedly by high school. Key observations include a district-wide strength in science, a dip in math performance during middle school that persists into high school, and the high school's exceptional success in graduating students despite higher absentee rates. The schools serve an economically diverse population and the increasing per-student funding at higher grade levels appears to correlate with the strong high school outcomes.
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