Summary:
The Rosemead Elementary district consists of four K-6 schools, all serving a predominantly low-income community within a district that ranks in the top 30% statewide.
Among these schools, Mildred B. Janson Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores and an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 1.4%. Emma W. Shuey Elementary also shows strong results, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Savannah Elementary faces significant challenges, with the district's highest absenteeism rate and lowest math scores, while Encinita Elementary has shown notable improvement in its ranking but has puzzlingly low science scores despite having the most resources per student.
Overall, the district performs well above state averages academically, but there are clear disparities between schools. A strong pattern emerges where schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Janson, have much higher academic achievement. For parents, this highlights the importance of school culture and attendance, as resources like spending and class size do not directly correlate with success in this district. The district's overall strength suggests a good foundation, with opportunities to share best practices from its highest-achieving schools.
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