Best Public Schools in Zip Code 96094

This analysis covers three public schools in the Weed, California area (zip code 96094), including two K-8 elementary schools and one 9-12 high school, serving a total of 617 students across three different districts.

Among these schools, Butteville Elementary stands out as the highest performer, consistently ranking in the top third of schools statewide within its Butteville Union Elementary district. It achieves academic proficiency rates above state averages in English, math, and science, and has the lowest chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Weed Elementary (in the Weed Union Elementary district) and Weed High (in the Siskiyou Union High district) face significant challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages and chronic absenteeism rates over 30%, which is far above the state average of 19.4%.

Key takeaways for parents include a notable performance gap between the districts, with Butteville Elementary demonstrating strong outcomes despite lower per-student spending. Mathematics is a critical concern across all schools, especially at Weed High where proficiency is very low. The data suggests that high chronic absenteeism is closely linked to lower academic performance. While Weed High maintains a strong graduation rate, its recent sharp decline in statewide ranking and low test scores indicate students may be unprepared, particularly those transitioning from the struggling Weed Elementary.