Summary:
The Oak Grove Elementary district in San Jose, California, is home to 15 diverse elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While the district exhibits a range of academic performance, several standout schools shine, including Taylor (Bertha) Elementary, Santa Teresa Elementary, and Sakamoto Elementary, all of which rank in the top 25% of California elementary schools.
The district's top-performing schools boast impressive test scores, with 60-80% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 44-77% proficient in math. These high-achieving schools also maintain relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, a key factor in student success. In contrast, some schools in the district struggle with socioeconomic challenges, such as Christopher Elementary and Edenvale Elementary, which have high poverty rates and lower academic performance.
The newest addition to the district, Indigo, stands out as a high-performing outlier, with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the district's investment in newer facilities and programs may be paying dividends. However, the district as a whole lags behind the state averages in academic achievement, indicating a need for more consistent, district-wide strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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