Summary:
The 95957 zip code area is home to two schools: Feather River Charter, an alternative public charter virtual school serving grades K-12, and Meridian Elementary, a public elementary school serving grades K-8. Based on the available data, Feather River Charter appears to be the standout school in this set, outperforming the state average on several key metrics.
Feather River Charter has a higher four-year graduation rate (89.8%) and a lower dropout rate (5.6%) compared to the state averages. The school also outperforms the state on Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. In contrast, Meridian Elementary generally underperforms the state average on these assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates in 6th grade Math and ELA.
The data also suggests potential resource disparities between the two schools, with Feather River Charter having a higher student-teacher ratio (29.8) compared to Meridian Elementary (23.3). Additionally, Meridian Elementary has a much higher free/reduced lunch rate (65.71%) than Feather River Charter (41.27%), which may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for continued monitoring and support to ensure all students in the 95957 zip code area have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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