Summary:
This analysis covers 18 elementary schools serving grades K-5 through K-8 in Fairfield, California, primarily within the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district, revealing significant variation in performance and student demographics across the city.
Standout schools include Nelda Mundy Elementary, which consistently achieves the highest test scores and statewide ranking, and the Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun, which shows strong academic results and remarkably low chronic absenteeism. Other consistently strong performers are K. I. Jones Elementary and Cordelia Hills Elementary. In contrast, schools like Anna Kyle Elementary and Weir Preparatory Academy face considerable challenges, with very low test scores and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Key findings show a strong link between economic disadvantage and academic outcomes, with higher-poverty schools generally struggling more. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, exceeding state averages at most schools and correlating with lower performance. The success of the virtual school and the moderate performance of Center Elementary in the Travis Unified district suggest that alternative models and district policies can influence outcomes, offering potential pathways for improvement across the system.
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