Summary:
Zip code 95686 in Thornton, California, is served by a single public school, New Hope Elementary, a K-8 school with 164 students that operates as its own New Hope Elementary District.
This small school serves a community with significant economic need, where over 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school faces considerable challenges, with its overall state ranking declining over the past three years to the 12th percentile. Student performance is below state averages in most subjects, particularly in mathematics and science where proficiency is very low; however, a notable bright spot is the strong performance of 8th graders in English Language Arts, who score significantly above the state average.
Key areas for attention include high chronic absenteeism, which exceeds the state average, and a dramatic variation in performance between grade levels, suggesting foundational skills in early grades need strengthening. Despite per-student spending above $23,000, outcomes indicate a need to evaluate how resources are targeted to address these specific academic challenges and support the student population effectively.
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