Summary:
The Paradise Unified school district in California is home to three elementary schools: Paradise Ridge Elementary, Cedarwood Elementary, and Pine Ridge. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Paradise Ridge Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school among the three, ranking 2539 out of 5862 California elementary schools and consistently earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, indicating stronger academic achievement. In contrast, Cedarwood Elementary and Pine Ridge struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in most subject areas.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at Cedarwood Elementary and Pine Ridge, with rates of 48.6% and 56.5% respectively in the 2022-2023 school year. In contrast, Paradise Ridge Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 28.4%, though still higher than desired. Additionally, the two lower-performing schools serve a more economically disadvantaged student population, with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Paradise Ridge Elementary.
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