Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools serving grades K-5 (with Shade Canyon extending to 8th grade) in zip code 95451, which covers the Kelseyville, CA area, revealing significant academic challenges and resource disparities among them.
Academically, the two schools in the Kelseyville Unified district, Kelseyville Elementary and Riviera Elementary, perform well below state averages in English, math, and science, though Riviera shows a notable strength in 4th-grade math. Both rank in the bottom 15% of California schools, with rankings having declined in recent years. The independent Shade Canyon does not have reported test scores for comparison.
When comparing resources, Shade Canyon stands out with the highest per-student spending and smallest class sizes but also has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 44.9%, more than double the state average. The Kelseyville Unified schools have more moderate but still concerning absenteeism. A key takeaway is the performance variation between grade levels within the same school, suggesting that the educational experience can differ significantly for students depending on their grade.
Thank you for your feedback!