Summary:
The 93621 zip code area is home to two schools - Dunlap Elementary, a traditional public school serving grades K-8, and Kings Canyon Online, an alternative public charter virtual school serving grades K-12. While Dunlap Elementary outperforms the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district and California state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, Kings Canyon Online struggles with Mathematics, particularly in 11th grade. Both schools face challenges, with Dunlap Elementary having a high chronic absenteeism rate and both schools underperforming in Science proficiency.
Dunlap Elementary, with an enrollment of 418 students, is a relatively strong performer, ranking 2370 out of 5862 California elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school serves a high-needs population, with 72.49% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, Dunlap Elementary generally outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, suggesting effective teaching practices and interventions are in place.
In contrast, Kings Canyon Online, with 136 students, provides an alternative educational option for the community. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.3% and a low dropout rate of 6.3%, indicating it is effectively supporting students who may have struggled in a traditional school setting. However, the school underperforms the district and state in Mathematics proficiency, particularly in 11th grade, which is an area that requires targeted intervention and support.
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