Summary:
Plaza Elementary is the sole public school serving grades K-8 in the Plaza Elementary District, which is ranked 250 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 46.73% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Plaza Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels.
The school's standout performance is particularly evident in the lower grades, with 86.36% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy and 90.91% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. This exceptional performance in the early years suggests that Plaza Elementary is effectively supporting early learning and setting students up for long-term success. Additionally, the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating consistent high performance.
Despite having a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 22.1 compared to the state average, Plaza Elementary has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.4% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of its diverse student population, providing a strong educational foundation for the community.
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