Summary:
Zip code 95640 in Ione, CA, is served by two public schools—Ione Elementary (grades K-6) and Ione Junior High (grades 6-8)—within the Amador County Unified district, together educating 951 students from kindergarten through middle school.
Comparing the two schools, Ione Elementary shows a relative strength in science, where its student proficiency slightly exceeds the district average. In contrast, Ione Junior High has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years and faces a particular challenge in mathematics, where only 13% of students are proficient compared to 37% statewide. Both schools perform below state averages in English and math, but the performance gap is generally wider at the junior high level. A notable concern at the junior high is a chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 30%, which is well above the state average and correlates with its academic struggles.
Key takeaways for parents include that science is a comparative strength for both schools, while mathematics, especially in the older grades, is an area needing support. The junior high's higher absenteeism rate is a significant factor to consider. Both schools serve a similar population with high student-teacher ratios, though per-student spending is currently higher at the elementary school. The schools operate in a district that faces systemic challenges, ranking in the lower third statewide, which provides important context for their performance.
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