Summary:
Zip code 95231 in French Camp, California, contains one public school, French Camp Elementary, a Kindergarten through 8th-grade school serving 581 students within the Manteca Unified district.
French Camp Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 12% of all California schools. Student proficiency in core subjects is substantially below state averages, particularly in mathematics where only 12% of students are proficient compared to 37% statewide. The school also contends with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, which is higher than both the district and state averages and can further impact learning.
Performance within the school varies notably by grade level; sixth graders show relative strength in both English and math, while eighth graders struggle profoundly, with only about 5% proficient in math. Despite per-student spending that meets national averages, academic outcomes have remained consistently low over several years. For parents, this indicates a school serving a high-needs community where significant, targeted support would be essential for student success, especially in the upper grades and with attendance.
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