Summary:
Poplar Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Oroville, California, serving 298 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Thermalito Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1271 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Poplar Avenue Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are around 25-30%, 10-25%, and 10-17%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 42-47%, 35-46%, and 30-33%. The school's performance is particularly low for Asian, White, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, indicating potential equity issues. Additionally, Poplar Avenue Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.9% in 2017-2018 to 28.5% in 2021-2022, which is well above the state and district averages.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.8% to 83.3%, suggests that Poplar Avenue Elementary serves a predominantly low-income community, which may present additional challenges and resource needs. Compared to nearby schools, such as Helen M. Wilcox Elementary and Golden Hills Elementary, Poplar Avenue Elementary's performance is significantly lower, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support from the district and community to improve the school's outcomes.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Thermalito Union Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
4800th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,135
Students who attend Poplar Avenue Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 27.0
Number of students: 298
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
47.7%
White:
30.5%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Two or more races:
8.7%
American Indian:
2.0%
African American:
1.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.2%
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