Summary:
Zip code 96024 is home to one elementary school, Douglas City Elementary, a Kindergarten through 8th grade school serving 162 students in the Douglas City Elementary district, which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide.
Douglas City Elementary is a standout for its strong and consistent academic performance, significantly exceeding California state averages in all subjects. For example, 70% of students are proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state's 49%, and 66% are proficient in Math versus 37% statewide. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking in the 83rd to 85th percentile over the last three years.
Notable strengths include remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 6%, far below the state average of 19.4%, and exceptional performance in specific grades like 3rd grade ELA and 8th grade Math. The school operates with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16.9 to 1. While it serves a community where over half the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's outcomes demonstrate a highly effective educational environment with sustained excellence across multiple academic years.
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