Summary:
The 95603 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant disparities in academic outcomes across the district.
The standout schools in the area are Bowman Charter, a public charter elementary/middle school with strong performance and high proficiency rates, and Placer High, the lone high school in the data set, which boasts a 92.7% 4-year graduation rate and 73.87% proficiency in 11th grade English Language Arts. Another notable school is Placer County Pathways Charter, an alternative public charter school with a 61.7% 4-year graduation rate and higher-than-average proficiency in English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges across the district. Several schools, such as Rock Creek Elementary, struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and elevated rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The alternative schools, in particular, face unique obstacles, with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and elevated chronic absenteeism. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities in educational outcomes within the Placer Union High, Ackerman Charter, Auburn Union Elementary, and Placer County Office of Education districts.
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