Is Rocky Hill Elementary a good school?

Rocky Hill Elementary ranks 2521 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rocky Hill Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 531 students attended Rocky Hill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rocky Hill Elementary?

Students at Rocky Hill Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 31% White.

What schools do graduates of Rocky Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rocky Hill Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Wilson Middle High : Exeter Union High

Rocky Hill Elementary

Summary:

Rocky Hill Elementary is a public elementary school located in Exeter, California, serving 537 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Exeter Unified School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rocky Hill Elementary has shown a mix of strengths and challenges. While the school has consistently outperformed the Exeter Unified district in student performance, it has struggled to match the state-level performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school has seen some success with Hispanic students and English Language Learners, but White students and students with disabilities have underperformed. A concerning trend is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, Rocky Hill Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Comparing Rocky Hill Elementary to nearby schools provides valuable context. Lincoln Elementary, another Exeter Unified school, has performed similarly to Rocky Hill Elementary. Mineral King Elementary, a Visalia Unified school, has shown slightly higher performance in some areas, while Blue Oak Academy, a public charter school, has outperformed Rocky Hill Elementary in certain subject areas, particularly in the upper grades. These comparisons highlight the need for continued efforts to support and improve educational outcomes for all students at Rocky Hill Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221-1159

(559) 592-5490

District: Exeter Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2521^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,761

Students who attend Rocky Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wilson Middle
High:	Exeter Union High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 531

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.9%

White:

30.9%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rocky Hill Elementary ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.9%), White (30.9%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Hill Elementary is 21.2. (See more...)

Compare Rocky Hill Elementary employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Hill Elementary is $7,761.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Hill Elementary 2521^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Rocky Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Exeter Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Exeter Unified 806^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rocky Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	40.40	2993^rd	5611	46.7%
2016	48.34	2585^th	5614	54.0%
2017	39.47	3138^th	5692	44.9%
2018	47.27	2698^th	5662	52.3%
2019	41.42	3104^th	5789	46.4%
2022	33.65	3571^st	5883	39.3%
2023	37.59	3305^th	5874	43.7%
2024	50.65	2521^st	5862	57.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.78	1888^th	3246	41.8%
2019	35.58	2085^th	3275	36.3%
2022	47.94	1314^th	3311	60.3%
2023	37.65	1970^th	3250	39.4%
2024	63.17	603^rd	3160	80.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.75	1808^th	2420	25.3%
2024	43.91	1165^th	2634	55.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.51	2393^rd	5084	52.9%
2019	48.33	2512^th	5173	51.4%
2022	31.10	3745^th	5264	28.9%
2023	39.47	3106^th	5374	42.2%
2024	50.14	2383^rd	5511	56.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.87	2667^th	5413	50.7%
2019	45.67	2749^th	5492	49.9%
2022	23.76	4349^th	5635	22.8%
2023	25.32	4197^th	5617	25.3%
2024	51.57	2336^th	5605	58.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	28.79	1860^th	2585	28.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	47.18	2624^th	5431	51.7%
2019	37.60	3223^rd	5510	41.5%
2022	44.98	2712^th	5663	52.1%
2023	48.37	2547^th	5650	54.9%
2024	49.05	2512^th	5636	55.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.40	1714^th	4830	64.5%
2019	48.67	2376^th	4963	52.1%
2022	43.31	2643^rd	5084	48.0%
2023	48.27	2348^th	5098	53.9%
2024	54.34	1989^th	5102	61.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rocky Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.56	2037^th	2737	25.6%
2019	29.45	2165^th	2834	23.6%
2022	16.55	2350^th	2726	13.8%
2023	19.80	2231^st	2662	16.2%
2024	43.75	1600^th	2647	39.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rocky Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	239	2	2	380	6	0	7	636
2015	220	4	2	362	4	0	6	598
2016	209	4	3	371	4	0	19	610
2017	194	4	2	390	4	0	18	612
2018	183	3	2	394	3	0	13	598
2019	171	5	2	381	4	1	12	576
2020	183	3	3	378	2	1	12	582
2021	174	4	2	362	2	1	8	553
2022	168	1	4	368	1	0	6	548
2023	166	0	5	362	1	0	3	537
2024	164	1	5	355	2	0	4	531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rocky Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	636	24.0	26.5	68.2
2015	598	24.0	24.9	68.9
2016	610	25.0	24.4	72.5
2017	612	24.0	25.5	67.8
2018	598	22.5	26.5	71.2
2019	576	25.0	23.0	68.2
2020	582	n/a	n/a	71.3
2021	553	25.0	22.1	71.4
2022	548	25.0	21.9	66.2
2023	537	25.0	21.4	69.8
2024	531	25.0	21.2	70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rocky Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	636	24.0	26.5	68.2
2015	598	24.0	24.9	68.9
2016	610	25.0	24.4	72.5
2017	612	24.0	25.5	67.8
2018	598	22.5	26.5	71.2
2019	576	25.0	23.0	68.2
2020	582	n/a	n/a	71.3
2021	553	25.0	22.1	71.4
2022	548	25.0	21.9	66.2
2023	537	25.0	21.4	69.8
2024	531	25.0	21.2	70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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