Pacific Union Elementary

Pacific Union Elementary is the sole school in the Pacific Union Elementary School District, serving grades K-8 in Arcata, California. While the district is ranked 435 out of 1,568 in the state, Pacific Union Elementary has a mixed academic performance, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state average, while others fall below.

The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests vary significantly, with English Language Arts/Literacy ranging from 32.65% in 3rd grade to 65.52% in 8th grade, and Mathematics from 19.61% in 4th grade to 51.02% in 3rd grade. In Science, the school's proficiency rates are higher, ranging from 33.33% in 5th grade to 49.15% in 8th grade. However, the school's overall chronic absenteeism rate of 29.4% is relatively high compared to the state average, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.

Additionally, Pacific Union Elementary serves a student population with a high percentage (51.77%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status. This factor may contribute to the inconsistencies in academic performance and the elevated chronic absenteeism rate. To address these challenges, the school may benefit from targeted interventions and strategies to support student learning and attendance, as well as address the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population.