Summary:
The 96117 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Shaffer Elementary, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 207 students. Shaffer Elementary is part of the Shaffer Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 886 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Shaffer Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. On Smarter Balanced Assessments, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranges from 33.33% to 46.43%, while the state average is 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates range from 12.5% to 46.43%, compared to the state average of 31.57% to 45.64%. Shaffer Elementary's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 20% to 20.83%, compared to the state average of 28.95% to 32.68%.
Additionally, Shaffer Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a population with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.52% in the 2022-2023 school year. These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of Shaffer Elementary's student population and improve academic outcomes.
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