Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools (grades K-5) within the Monrovia Unified School District, all located in the 91016 zip code of Monrovia, CA, revealing significant performance differences among schools serving similar communities.
Mayflower Elementary and Plymouth Elementary stand out as the top performers, consistently achieving the highest statewide rankings and test scores in English, math, and science, while also having the lowest rates of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Wild Rose School of Creative ranks lowest academically, with proficiency rates roughly half those of the top schools, and Monroe Elementary and Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy fall in the middle of the group.
Key takeaways for parents include a strong link between regular attendance and higher achievement, and that higher per-student spending does not automatically guarantee better results, as seen with Bradoaks. The district as a whole performs well in math and science compared to the state, but English scores are more varied. The consistent success of Mayflower and Plymouth suggests effective practices are in place at those schools that could benefit others in the district.
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