Summary:
Zip code 96118 in the rural Loyalton, California area is served by two public schools within the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified district: Loyalton Elementary (grades K-6) and Loyalton High (grades 7-12), which together enroll 364 students.
These two schools present a notable contrast in performance. Loyalton High stands out as a particular strength, ranking in the top quarter of high schools statewide and achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate with no dropouts, far exceeding state averages. It also performs above the state average in English and significantly above in science. Loyalton Elementary, while stable in its ratings, performs below state averages in English, math, and science proficiency.
Key insights for parents include the high school's exceptional success in graduating students despite higher chronic absenteeism, suggesting strong support systems. There is also a striking difference in science performance between the schools, with the high school excelling. Furthermore, the high school operates with a much more favorable student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the elementary school. For families, this indicates a district where students can thrive in the later grades, but may benefit from targeted academic support, particularly in science and math, during their elementary years.
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