Summary:
The Oak Grove Union Elementary district in California is home to two elementary schools: Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle and Oak Grove Elementary. While both serve elementary grades, the analysis reveals significant differences in their performance and student demographics.
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking in the top quarter of California elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, Oak Grove Elementary, a smaller school with only 78 students, has a lower statewide ranking history and performance.
Further analysis reveals that Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Oak Grove Elementary. Additionally, Oak Grove Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, which may be impacting its overall performance. These differences suggest that factors such as resource allocation, socioeconomic status, and attendance may play a role in the schools' varying levels of success.
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