Summary:
The 96779 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Paia Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 404 students. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, it also faces challenges in improving academic outcomes, particularly in the upper grades.
Paia Elementary School has a diverse student population, with nearly half of the students identifying as Pacific Islander and over 30% as Hispanic. The school's academic performance is mixed, with 41.15% of students proficient or better in ELA and 35.42% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6% is also higher than the state average, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance in the upper grades.
Despite the relatively high spending per student ($14,717) and a student-teacher ratio only slightly higher than the state average, Paia Elementary School's academic outcomes suggest that factors beyond just funding and resources may be influencing the school's performance. Additionally, the high percentage of students (61.63%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may require additional support and resources to address the needs of its student population.
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