Summary:
Zip code 95565 in Scotia, California, is served by one elementary school, Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary, which educates 187 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade within the highly-ranked Scotia Union Elementary district.
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, significantly exceeding California state averages in all subjects, especially in mathematics where proficiency is nearly double the state average. This is particularly notable as the school serves a community where a majority of students face economic disadvantages. The school has shown remarkable improvement, climbing from the 50th to the 86th percentile in statewide rankings over just three years.
While the school's overall performance is strong, parents should note that excellence is consistent across most grades, with fifth graders achieving near-perfect scores. The school maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate than the state average, indicating good student engagement. As the only school in the area, it represents a high-performing option that effectively supports its students within a district that provides strong foundational support.
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