Summary:
Zip code 95365 in Planada, California, is served by one elementary school, Planada Elementary, which educates about 583 students from kindergarten through 5th grade within the Planada Elementary district.
While the school's academic proficiency in English and math is below the state average, it shows important strengths, including a remarkably low rate of chronic student absenteeism at 6.8%, which is far better than the state average of 19.4%. This indicates a strong, positive school culture where students are consistently present. Performance in English Language Arts shows clear improvement as students advance, with fifth graders performing significantly better than third graders. The school also dedicates substantial resources, spending over $18,000 per student, to support its student body, over 90% of whom are economically disadvantaged.
Key areas for growth include mathematics, where scores dip in fifth grade, and bringing overall proficiency levels closer to state standards. However, the school performs close to its district averages and shows relative strength in science. For parents, Planada Elementary represents a community school with a committed attendance culture and focused resources, working to build academic foundations amid significant economic challenges for its families.
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