Summary:
Sunol, California is a small rural community in Alameda County served by a single, highly-regarded K-8 elementary school, Sunol Glen Elementary, which enrolls about 240 students in the Sunol Glen Unified school district.
Sunol Glen Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking in the 93rd percentile or higher among all California elementary schools for the last three years. Academically, students significantly outperform state averages, with nearly 80% proficient in English and Math compared to state averages below 50%, and they also excel in science. The school maintains a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.7%, less than half the state average, suggesting strong student engagement and family support.
The school benefits from the continuity and focus of a single-school district, with moderate per-student spending and a class size that allows for individual attention. Performance is strong across all grades, with particular excellence in upper-grade mathematics, where 7th graders achieved over 91% proficiency. This consistent excellence across subjects, combined with high attendance and a cohesive community environment, makes Sunol Glen Elementary a model of educational success in a small-school setting.
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