Summary:
This analysis examines four K-8 elementary schools (with one serving only K-4) within the Jefferson Elementary district in Tracy, California, a district that ranks above average statewide.
Among these schools, Corral Hollow Elementary stands out as the top performer, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science that are significantly higher than both the district and state averages, coupled with a very low chronic absenteeism rate. Monticello Elementary also shows strong, consistent performance. In contrast, Tom Hawkins Elementary and Anthony C. Traina Elementary have proficiency rates closer to or below state averages in several subjects.
Key factors differentiating the schools include chronic absenteeism, which is lowest at Corral Hollow, and economic disadvantage, which is also lowest at that school. There is a notable performance gap within the district, with Corral Hollow's results being exceptionally high compared to the others. While per-student spending varies, it does not directly correlate with higher test scores in this group. Parents should note that math scores tend to dip in 5th grade across multiple schools, and that the district's overall above-average ranking includes schools with very different performance levels.
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