Apple Blossom

Summary:

Apple Blossom is an elementary school located in Sebastopol, California, serving 296 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Twin Hills Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 290 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Apple Blossom has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.5% in 2018-2019 to 26.5% in 2022-2023, this rate is notably higher than the nearby Sunridge Charter (33.2%) and Gravenstein Elementary (24.5%) schools. Additionally, Apple Blossom's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 5th-grade students scoring 56.76% in ELA and 37.84% in Math, compared to the district's 64.56% and 44.3%, respectively, and the state's 47.37% and 35.02%. The school's performance in CAST Science assessments is also lower than the district and state, with a 32.43% proficiency rate in 5th grade compared to the district's 53.85% and the state's 32.68%.

Apple Blossom's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students of low socioeconomic status, are generally lower than the overall school rankings, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in addressing the needs of these populations. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years but has generally trended downward, from a high of 1,566 out of 5,390 California elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 2,302 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. This decline in performance compared to other schools in the state may be a concern for parents considering the school for their children.


Detail:

Public K-5

 700 Watertrough Rd.
       Sebastopol, CA  95472-3917


(707) 823-1041

District: Twin Hills Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2302nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,653 Help


Students who attend Apple Blossom usually attend:

Middle:    Twin Hills Charter Middle
High:    Analy High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
21.9%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Apple Blossom ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Hispanic (21.9%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Apple Blossom is 20.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Apple Blossom is $8,653.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Apple Blossom:

SchoolDigger ranks Apple Blossom 2302nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Apple Blossom in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Twin Hills Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Hills Union Elementary 290th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Apple Blossom

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Rank History for all students at Apple Blossom

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.82 1500th 4809 68.8%
2005 51.60 2110th 4822 56.2%
2006 73.11 1210th 4818 74.9%
2007 73.24 1236th 5113 75.8%
2008 79.81 982nd 5113 80.8%
2009 78.34 1077th 5193 79.3%
2010 71.09 1412th 5314 73.4%
2011 73.55 1324th 5377 75.4%
2012 69.36 1566th 5390 70.9%
2013 60.03 2110th 5530 61.8%
2015 64.49 1729th 5611 69.2%
2016 63.13 1854th 5614 67.0%
2017 53.73 2339th 5692 58.9%
2018 69.42 1597th 5662 71.8%
2019 56.84 2212th 5789 61.8%
2022 58.60 2098th 5883 64.3%
2023 66.69 1726th 5874 70.6%
2024 54.66 2302nd 5862 60.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Apple Blossom

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.68 2058th 5084 59.5%
2019 38.30 3254th 5173 37.1%
2022 84.89 549th 5264 89.6%
2024 37.56 3326th 5511 39.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Apple Blossom

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.54 1476th 5413 72.7%
2019 54.43 2253rd 5492 59.0%
2022 66.17 1679th 5635 70.2%
2023 71.69 1430th 5617 74.5%
2024 55.47 2153rd 5605 61.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Apple Blossom

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 1766th 5431 67.5%
2019 56.67 2107th 5510 61.8%
2022 46.93 2606th 5663 54.0%
2023 59.61 1973rd 5650 65.1%
2024 52.67 2327th 5636 58.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Apple Blossom

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.86 1792nd 4830 62.9%
2019 46.51 2522nd 4963 49.2%
2022 56.61 1801st 5084 64.6%
2023 38.20 3047th 5098 40.2%
2024 49.76 2276th 5102 55.4%
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Rank History for White students at Apple Blossom

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.97 1581st 2737 42.2%
2019 32.90 2073rd 2834 26.9%
2022 32.37 1947th 2726 28.6%
2023 51.69 1383rd 2662 48.0%
2024 31.62 1904th 2647 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Apple Blossom

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 446 5 9 25 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1989 428 6 11 44 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 417 4 11 43 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 479 8 13 37 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 470 4 17 42 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 449 6 16 58 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1994 486 6 17 61 4 n/a n/a 0 574
1995 498 12 14 53 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1996 498 12 14 53 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1997 496 13 13 55 6 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 472 12 18 61 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 460 9 12 47 8 n/a n/a 1 537
2000 484 14 14 53 4 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 387 10 17 42 7 n/a n/a 6 469
2002 301 7 17 61 3 n/a n/a 1 390
2003 301 7 17 61 3 n/a n/a 1 390
2004 291 6 15 60 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 267 7 20 63 1 n/a n/a 1 359
2006 255 5 17 53 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 247 6 15 61 2 n/a n/a 3 334
2008 227 6 13 59 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 266 7 7 62 1 1 1 0 345
2010 287 6 4 63 1 0 6 0 367
2011 294 6 2 76 1 0 17 0 396
2012 303 7 5 85 1 1 28 0 430
2013 299 4 3 90 2 2 35 0 435
2014 305 2 3 93 2 2 35 0 442
2015 293 2 5 104 2 1 48 0 455
2016 291 2 4 85 2 1 46 0 431
2017 278 1 5 81 4 1 57 0 427
2018 282 0 2 80 3 0 42 0 409
2019 293 0 4 85 2 0 30 0 414
2020 280 0 5 83 2 0 30 0 400
2021 243 1 4 83 2 0 22 0 355
2022 217 1 3 76 0 0 22 0 319
2023 199 2 2 71 0 0 21 1 296
2024 202 3 1 63 0 0 18 1 288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Apple Blossom

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 20.0 24.2 n/a
1989 490 20.0 24.5 n/a
1990 476 19.0 25.0 n/a
1991 537 22.8 23.5 n/a
1992 533 23.2 22.9 12.2
1993 531 22.1 24.0 14.3
1994 574 24.4 23.5 15.9
1995 582 23.8 24.5 13.9
1996 582 23.8 24.5 13.9
1997 583 29.0 20.1 14.6
1998 566 30.8 18.4 11.7
1999 537 30.4 17.7 16.6
2000 569 33.0 17.2 14.2
2001 469 25.8 18.2 14.9
2002 390 22.5 17.3 16.2
2003 390 22.5 17.3 16.2
2004 373 20.0 18.7 18
2005 359 19.6 18.3 24
2006 332 18.6 17.8 18.4
2007 334 17.6 19.0 18.1
2008 307 17.4 17.6 19.2
2009 345 17.6 18.0 17.1
2010 367 19.4 18.9 23.4
2011 396 n/a n/a 24.7
2012 430 22.7 18.9 n/a
2013 435 21.6 20.1 23.9
2014 442 19.0 23.2 25.8
2015 455 20.0 22.7 25.1
2016 431 20.0 21.5 23.4
2017 427 19.1 22.3 20.8
2018 409 19.0 21.5 29.3
2019 414 19.0 21.7 26.6
2020 400 n/a n/a 24.5
2021 355 17.8 19.9 22.8
2022 319 16.4 19.4 20.7
2023 296 14.6 20.2 22.3
2024 288 14.0 20.5 27.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Apple Blossom

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 20.0 24.2 n/a
1989 490 20.0 24.5 n/a
1990 476 19.0 25.0 n/a
1991 537 22.8 23.5 n/a
1992 533 23.2 22.9 12.2
1993 531 22.1 24.0 14.3
1994 574 24.4 23.5 15.9
1995 582 23.8 24.5 13.9
1996 582 23.8 24.5 13.9
1997 583 29.0 20.1 14.6
1998 566 30.8 18.4 11.7
1999 537 30.4 17.7 16.6
2000 569 33.0 17.2 14.2
2001 469 25.8 18.2 14.9
2002 390 22.5 17.3 16.2
2003 390 22.5 17.3 16.2
2004 373 20.0 18.7 18
2005 359 19.6 18.3 24
2006 332 18.6 17.8 18.4
2007 334 17.6 19.0 18.1
2008 307 17.4 17.6 19.2
2009 345 17.6 18.0 17.1
2010 367 19.4 18.9 23.4
2011 396 n/a n/a 24.7
2012 430 22.7 18.9 n/a
2013 435 21.6 20.1 23.9
2014 442 19.0 23.2 25.8
2015 455 20.0 22.7 25.1
2016 431 20.0 21.5 23.4
2017 427 19.1 22.3 20.8
2018 409 19.0 21.5 29.3
2019 414 19.0 21.7 26.6
2020 400 n/a n/a 24.5
2021 355 17.8 19.9 22.8
2022 319 16.4 19.4 20.7
2023 296 14.6 20.2 22.3
2024 288 14.0 20.5 27.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Apple Blossom

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201276.0%17.0%0.0%8.0%79.0%82.0%82.0%80.0%79.0%
201376.0%21.0%0.0%3.0%79.0%77.0%77.0%79.0%79.0%
201491.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%94.0%100.0%98.0%91.0%95.0%
201583.0%15.0%0.0%2.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%83.0%83.0%
201689.0%9.0%0.0%2.0%91.0%89.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201793.0%0.0%3.0%4.0%94.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201986.0%0.0%2.0%88.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%88.0%≥98.0%
202094.6%0.0%5.4%96.7%94.6%94.6%
202194.8%0.0%0.0%96.6%96.6%96.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Apple Blossom

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,653

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Apple Blossom

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2212th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1726th of 5874 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Apple Blossom)57.154.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)50.556.6
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Apple Blossom)36.550
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)3653.1
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Apple Blossom)66.124.3
 41.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)63.351.3
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Apple Blossom)5037.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)46.744.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Apple Blossom)52.970.7
 17.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Hills Union Elementary)57.371.9
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Apple Blossom)39.742.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Twin Hills Union Elementary)4039
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Apple Blossom)30.953.6
 22.7%
   5th Grade Science (Twin Hills Union Elementary)39.159.8
 20.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414296
 28.5%
African American02
American Indian20
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic8571
 16.5%
Pacific Islander00
White293199
 32.1%
Two or More Races3021
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%22.3%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Blossom

Apple Blossom ranks 2302nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Apple Blossom are 70% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Apple Blossom usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twin Hills Charter Middle
High : Analy High

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Apple Blossom.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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