Summary:
The Placer Hills Union Elementary school district contains one elementary school, Sierra Hills Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten to 3rd grade. Sierra Hills Elementary is a standout school within the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments for both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.
Sierra Hills Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 19.8, which is typically associated with more personalized attention and support for students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students (28.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the district or state. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.8% is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student engagement and academic outcomes.
Overall, Sierra Hills Elementary appears to be a high-performing school within the Placer Hills Union Elementary district, with strong academic results and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. While the school's socioeconomic diversity may be an area for further exploration, addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate could help improve overall student success.
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