Summary:
Zip code 95449 in Hopland, California, is served by one public elementary school, Shanel Valley Academy, which educates 124 students in grades K-6 within the Shanel Valley Academy District.
Parents should be aware that Shanel Valley Academy faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom percentiles of California schools with test scores well below state averages in all subjects. However, the school does have some positive operational metrics, including a chronic absenteeism rate better than the state average and a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 17.7 to 1.
Notably, the school spends over $20,000 per student, which is substantial, yet academic outcomes remain low, indicating challenges beyond funding. The student population has high economic need, with nearly 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is part of a district ranked among the very lowest in the state, suggesting broader systemic factors are at play alongside the school's own persistent performance struggles.
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