Fall River Joint Unified

The Fall River Joint Unified school district in California serves 8 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 5 high schools (2 of which are continuation/alternative), and 1 special education center. The district as a whole is ranked 937 out of 1,568 school districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Fall River Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, while Fall River Junior-Senior High and Burney Junior-Senior High also have strong graduation rates and test scores. However, the district struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.3% at Fall River Elementary to 100% at Soldier Mountain High (Continuation).

The data also reveals significant disparities in performance and outcomes between the schools, with some, like Burney Elementary, struggling academically while others, like the junior-senior high schools, are performing relatively well. These differences likely stem from the high rates of economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch eligibility ranging from 40.73% at Fall River Junior-Senior High to 91.67% at Fall River Community Day. The district will need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address these challenges and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.