Summary:
The small rural community of zip code 96025 is home to two schools: Dunsmuir Elementary and Dunsmuir High. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. However, the academic performance and attendance rates at these schools are concerning, with Dunsmuir Elementary ranking in the bottom 20-30% of California elementary schools and both schools struggling with chronic absenteeism.
Dunsmuir Elementary has a small enrollment of just 93 students, with a majority white student population. The school's academic performance is consistently low, with only 17.39% of students proficient in ELA, 11.11% in Math, and 6.67% in Science. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, with a rate of 54.2%. In contrast, Dunsmuir High has a more diverse student body, but its academic performance is also mixed, with 50% proficiency in 11th grade ELA but 0% proficiency in 11th grade Math. The school's graduation rate is low at 66.7%, and its dropout rate is high at 26.7%.
Overall, the data suggests that the schools in this area face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students. Addressing issues such as academic performance, attendance, and student support will be crucial for improving outcomes and ensuring that all students in this community have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
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