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A larger number of schools in this district are rated above average in school quality.

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ACADEMICS
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A larger number of schools in this district have students who are making more academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
Find out more</a>. </p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div><div><h4>AP course participation</h4><p>Advanced Placement classes are rigorous classes with a final exam. The percentage of students taking AP exams may reflect whether the school culture is focused on college.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div><div><h4>Percentage of students enrolled in IB grades 9-12</h4><p>This reflects the percentage of students within this district who are taking International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. IB is an internationally recognized, high-standards program that emphasizes creative and critical thinking. A high school may have specific IB classes students can take, or a school-wide IB program that affects all classes. Some colleges give college credit for IB courses. <a href=https://www.greatschools.org/california/san-diego/poway-unified-school-district/'/gk/articles/what-is-ib-international-baccalaureate/' target='_blank'>More about IB</a> </p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div><div><h4>Percentage of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes grade 9-12</h4><p>The dual enrollment participation rate reflects the percentage of students in this district who are taking college courses while in high school. Credits for these courses apply both to high school diploma requirements and college graduation requisites.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div></div><div class="sourcing"><div><h4>Graduates pursuing college or vocational program</h4><p>This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in any institution of higher learning within 12 months of graduation.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div></div>" href="javascript:void(0)"> Sources
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Teachers & Staff
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August 17, 2022
I had high hopes this school would be a great place for my kids, but unfortunately the school has many issues with kids bullying others, some of the teachers are not teaching subjects that are... More
Review for Oak Valley Middle School
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August 11, 2022
This is a great school. I have two children that have graduated from Painted Rock and they had a wonderful time. We have always had great interactions with the teachers and very happy with the school... More
Review for Painted Rock Elementary School
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July 28, 2022
Avoid all you can to this school. Not enough teachers to take care of the kids. Special need teachers are not helpful at all. They will drag your kid down, and they don't even care about it.
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