Summary:
Luther Burbank is served by a single K-8 elementary school, Luther Burbank Elementary, located in San Jose, which enrolls about 426 students in the Luther Burbank district.
Analysis of Luther Burbank Elementary shows a school with significant academic challenges, as its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years to the 27th percentile. Student proficiency in English, math, and especially science is below California averages, with science scores being particularly low at 10.42% proficient. However, performance varies dramatically by grade; fourth graders perform relatively close to state averages, while fifth graders struggle profoundly, suggesting potential issues with curriculum or support during grade transitions.
Despite higher-than-average per-student spending, the school contends with a chronic absenteeism rate above the state average, which likely impacts learning. For parents, the key takeaways are the clear declining trend in rankings, the extreme variability in performance between different grade levels, and the severe weakness in science education. The data indicates an urgent need for targeted interventions, though pockets of strength in upper-grade math offer a foundation for potential improvement.
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