Summary:
In the rural 95245 zip code of Mokelumne Hill, California, there is one public school, Mokelumne Hill Elementary, serving grades K-6 with 149 students in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
This school stands out for consistently outperforming its home Calaveras Unified district by a wide margin in all subjects, especially in science and math where its proficiency rates meet or exceed state averages. However, performance varies significantly by grade, with strong showings in 6th grade English and 3rd grade math, but a notable dip in 4th grade scores. The school has shown a positive trajectory, improving its statewide ranking to the 51st percentile with a 3-star rating.
Key challenges include a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.5%, which is more than double the state average and likely hinders greater academic success. With over half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged community, making its ability to match state averages in some areas a notable achievement. Parents should be aware of the school's academic strengths relative to its district, but also consider the significant attendance issue that affects the student body.
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