Summary:
The Greenfield Union school district in California consists of 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 983 out of 1,568 districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out as performing better than the average. W.A. Kendrick Elementary has consistently high test scores, with 70.29% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.85% proficient or better in Mathematics. This is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 20% of elementary schools in California. Another standout is Leon H. Ollivier Middle, which has 50.59% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, ranking it 961 out of 2,777 middle schools in the state with a 3-star rating.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.5% at Leon H. Ollivier Middle to 35.5% at Planz Elementary. Additionally, the schools in the district have very high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the district's performance is below the state average, the success of schools like W.A. Kendrick Elementary and Leon H. Ollivier Middle demonstrates that significant improvement is possible with the right strategies and support.
Thank you for your feedback!