McCabe Union Elementary

McCabe Union Elementary School District in California has one standout school, McCabe Elementary, which serves grades K-8 and has an enrollment of 1,209 students. McCabe Elementary is ranked in the top 29% of California elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, indicating strong overall performance.

The school's test scores exceed the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, McCabe Elementary's proficiency rates were 54.63% in ELA and 47.54% in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's 8th grade proficiency rates were particularly strong, with 63.91% in ELA and 50.75% in Math, well above the state averages.

While McCabe Elementary's overall performance is impressive, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5% in 2022-2023 and the 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate of 37.82% in 2023-2024 (lower than the state average of 42.8%) are areas that warrant further investigation and potential improvement. Additionally, with nearly 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which is an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance and identifying potential support or resource needs.