Summary:
The 95713 zip code area is home to two schools - Colfax High and Colfax Elementary. While Colfax High is a standout performer, ranking in the top 20% of California high schools, Colfax Elementary struggles academically, ranking in the bottom 30% of California elementary schools.
Colfax High boasts an impressive 99.4% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the Placer Union High District and the state of California in test scores across English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Colfax Elementary struggles with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
The difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools (22.82% at Colfax High vs. 43.27% at Colfax Elementary) suggests that the elementary school may serve a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a factor in its lower academic performance. The student-teacher ratios are relatively similar between the two schools, so this does not appear to be a significant driver of the performance gap.
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