Corning Union Elementary

The Corning Union Elementary district in California serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade across 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district as a whole is ranked 1447 out of 1568 in California and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. West Street Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools, with 34.09% of 3rd graders proficient in Math in 2023-2024, well above the district average of 25.99%. In contrast, Rancho Tehama Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates, with only 9.3% of students proficient in Math at the end-of-course level, and the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 39.4%. Similarly, the very small Columbia Academy has the lowest proficiency rates, with 0% of students proficient in ELA at the end-of-course level, and the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 52.4%.

Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.3% at Maywood Middle to 52.4% at Columbia Academy, suggest that attendance is a significant challenge that may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, all schools in the district have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the district serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the overall lower academic performance compared to the state.