Summary:
The Ferndale Unified School District in California has one elementary school, Ferndale Elementary, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, moving from 2384 out of 5883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 2062 out of 5862 in 2023-2024.
Ferndale Elementary's academic performance is generally above the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments. However, the school's performance on the CAST Science assessment is below the district and state averages, indicating an opportunity for improvement in this subject area. The school faces challenges related to a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9%, which is significantly higher than the desired goal of less than 10%.
With a student population of 344 and a student-teacher ratio of 18.5, Ferndale Elementary serves a diverse community, with 48.55% of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population. Overall, Ferndale Elementary is a solid-performing school within the Ferndale Unified School District, with strengths in core academic areas and opportunities for improvement in science and attendance.
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