Summary:
The city of Shingle Springs, California is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area generally perform well, with several standout institutions that excel in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics.
At the top of the list is Ponderosa High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 20% of California high schools over the past 3 years. This school boasts strong test scores, with 72.54% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA and 48.24% proficient or better in Math. Ponderosa High also has an impressive 95.8% 4-year graduation rate. Another high-performing school is California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks in the top 25% of California elementary schools, particularly excelling in ELA with 62.31% of students proficient or better.
The small Latrobe Elementary also stands out, with an exceptional 90.48% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 85.71% proficient or better in Math. This school also has very low chronic absenteeism at 13%. While the schools in Shingle Springs generally outperform state averages, there is some variation in student demographics and economic disadvantage, with Buckeye Elementary having a higher 42.31% rate of free/reduced lunch recipients. Overall, the Shingle Springs school district appears to offer a mix of high-performing and more challenged schools, highlighting the need to address equity gaps while building on the strengths of the top-performing institutions.
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