Summary:
Zip code 95623 in El Dorado, California, is served by four public schools—two high schools and two elementary/middle schools—enrolling over 1,500 students across three different districts.
Among these schools, Pacific Crest Academy stands out as a top-performing high school with exceptional attendance, a zero dropout rate, and strong English proficiency, while Charter Home Study Academy excels in science and maintains excellent student attendance. In contrast, Charles F. Brown Elementary shows the lowest academic performance despite having the highest per-student funding and smallest class sizes, serving a student population with greater economic need. The larger Union Mine High has higher chronic absenteeism but still achieves graduation rates above the state average.
Key insights for parents include a noticeable correlation between strong attendance and higher academic achievement across all schools. Mathematics is a consistent area for improvement in this area, with all schools showing lower proficiency in math compared to other subjects. The data also reveals that higher school funding does not automatically guarantee stronger student outcomes, as other factors like school size and instructional models appear influential, with smaller and charter schools demonstrating particular strengths in student engagement and specific subject mastery.
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