Summary:
Zip code 95633 in the Garden Valley area of California contains one school, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High, a grades 7-12 campus serving 436 students within the Black Oak Mine Unified School District.
This school presents a mixed academic profile with notable strengths and challenges. It excels in graduating students, with a rate of 91.8% that exceeds state and district averages, and its 11th graders perform exceptionally well in English Language Arts. However, overall test scores in English, math, and science are below state averages, with math being a particular area of concern across all grades. Performance also varies significantly by grade level, with 8th grade ELA proficiency being notably low.
Key areas for parents to consider include the school's favorable student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, which suggest good resources. A significant challenge is a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.8%, which is much higher than average and likely impacts learning. While the school effectively supports students to graduation, families may want to inquire about specific supports for middle school academics, mathematics instruction, and programs to improve daily attendance.
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