Summary:
The city of Sunnyvale, California is home to a diverse set of 20 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Cupertino Middle School and West Valley Elementary ranking among the top schools in the state. These high-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
In contrast, other schools in Sunnyvale face greater challenges, with lower-performing institutions like Bishop Elementary and Vargas Elementary having less than 50% of students meeting proficiency standards. This disparity in academic performance appears to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data also reveals that schools in the Cupertino Union and Fremont Union High School districts consistently outperform the state and other districts in Sunnyvale, suggesting that these districts may have effective educational practices and resources in place. However, the lone alternative high school, Community Day, stands out with extremely high chronic absenteeism and low academic performance, highlighting the unique challenges faced by alternative and low-performing schools in the area.
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