Summary:
The 95329 zip code area is home to two struggling schools - Lake Don Pedro Elementary and Don Pedro High. Both schools are performing well below state and district averages, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and concerning graduation and dropout rates.
Lake Don Pedro Elementary is the larger of the two schools, with 181 students enrolled, but it has a high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.17%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 32.5%. The school's test scores are significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Don Pedro High is a smaller high school with only 50 students, but it has an even more concerning 23.5% dropout rate and a 76.5% four-year graduation rate.
The data suggests that the schools in this area are struggling to provide quality education and support for their students. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted strategies to improve academic achievement and student engagement will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes in this community. Both Mariposa County Unified and Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified districts will need to work together to address the challenges facing these schools and ensure that all students in the 95329 zip code area have access to a high-quality education.
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