Summary:
Zip code 96134 contains one elementary school, Tulelake Basin Elementary, a K-6 school serving 270 students in the rural Tulelake Basin Joint Unified district.
This school serves a community with high economic need, and while its academic performance is below state averages, it shows a clear and positive trend of improvement, having moved from the 15th to the 26th percentile in statewide rankings over the past three years. Performance varies dramatically by grade; for example, 3rd grade math proficiency is on par with the state average, but 5th grade math proficiency is significantly lower. The school consistently outperforms the averages for its district, which ranks in the bottom 10% in California.
Key areas for attention include a chronic absenteeism rate above the state average and notably low science proficiency. The school's recent progress in rankings is commendable given its context, suggesting that targeted support in specific grades and subjects could help continue this upward trajectory for students.
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