Summary:
The 93526 zip code area is home to two small, rural schools - Owens Valley Elementary and Owens Valley High, both part of the Owens Valley Unified school district. These schools face significant challenges, with declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low test scores compared to state averages.
Owens Valley Elementary has seen its statewide ranking drop from the top 45% of California elementary schools to the bottom 30% over the past 20 years, while Owens Valley High has consistently been rated 0-2 stars. Both schools have extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, at 41.0% and 44.4% respectively, well above the state average. Academically, the schools perform poorly on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with only 29.09% of Owens Valley Elementary students scoring proficient or better in ELA End-of-Course exams, compared to the 47.04% state average.
Despite these challenges, the schools appear to have some resource advantages, such as small class sizes and high staffing levels. However, these inputs have not translated into strong educational outcomes. With a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, these schools are serving a high-needs population, and the data suggests they may be struggling to provide equitable educational opportunities. Targeted interventions and support are likely needed to improve student engagement and academic performance in this area.
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