Summary:
Zip code 95701 in the rural Alta, California area is served by a single K-8 school, Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary, a small school of 99 students within the Alta-Dutch Flat Union Elementary district.
This school presents a mixed academic picture. While its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0% is better than the state average, overall proficiency in English, Math, and Science is below state benchmarks. A notable finding is a dramatic drop in performance in the middle grades; for example, 4th graders perform near state averages, but 6th-grade proficiency rates are less than half the state average in core subjects. The school's statewide ranking has also declined significantly in recent years, falling from the 51st to the 37th percentile in the latest data.
As the only school in the area, it represents a classic small, rural K-8 model. The intimate setting can foster strong relationships, but the data suggests specific challenges with upper-grade curriculum and instruction that may need addressing. With moderate per-student spending and a student population where about a quarter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's recent performance trends and middle-grade struggles are key areas for parents to understand and for the school community to investigate further.
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