Summary:
The city of Occidental, California is home to two schools: Salmon Creek School - A Charter, a public charter middle school serving grades 2-8, and Harmony Elementary, a public elementary school. Both schools are part of the Harmony Union Elementary District, which is ranked 458 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating.
Salmon Creek School - A Charter stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 30% of California middle schools over the past 3 years with a 4-star rating. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy, exceed the district and state averages. Additionally, Salmon Creek School - A Charter has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7%, compared to the 46.2% rate at Harmony Elementary.
While Harmony Elementary has fluctuated between the top 38% and top 60% of California elementary schools over the past 3 years, its performance has been more variable compared to the consistent success of Salmon Creek School - A Charter. The significant difference in chronic absenteeism rates between the two schools suggests that further investigation into factors such as school culture, family engagement, and support services could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the region.
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