Summary:
The 05763 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Lothrop School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53. Lothrop School has a student population of 180 and a predominantly White demographic, with only small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups represented. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with mixed proficiency rates in English Language Arts and below-average proficiency in Mathematics compared to the state average.
Lothrop School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 51 out of 113 elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to 119 out of 133 in 2021-2022 (1-star rating) and 113 out of 148 in 2020-2021 (1-star rating). This suggests that the school's performance has been uneven, with a significant drop in ranking and rating in the past two years. Additionally, over 35% of Lothrop School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, which may impact the school's resource needs and academic outcomes.
While Lothrop School's English Language Arts proficiency rates are above the state average in the upper elementary grades, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates are below the state average across all tested grades. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its math instruction and supporting students in the earlier elementary grades to bring their performance up to the state level. The school's lack of diversity in its student population may also be an area for further investigation and potential improvement to ensure a more inclusive and equitable educational experience for all students.
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