Summary:
Zip code 96143 in Kings Beach, California, contains one elementary school, Kings Beach Elementary, serving grades K-5 within the highly-rated Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
Kings Beach Elementary shows a mixed academic profile, performing above California state averages in mathematics and English but below the strong averages of its own district. The school has demonstrated a notable strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average, suggesting a positive and engaging school environment. However, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, moving from a 4-star to a 3-star rating.
Key points for parents include the school's significant outperformance in math compared to the state, its low absenteeism rate, and the economic diversity of its student body, with 45% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Performance varies by grade, with fourth-grade math being a particular strength. While the school is part of a top-tier district, there is a consistent performance gap, and the downward trend in ranking is an area the school will likely focus on improving in the coming years.
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