Summary:
This analysis covers seven elementary schools serving grades K-5 in the Azusa Unified School District, all located within zip code 91702, which share a district ranking in the 21st percentile statewide.
Among these schools, Victor F. Hodge Elementary stands out as the top performer, with the highest statewide ranking and the best academic scores in English, math, and science, coupled with the lowest rate of chronic student absences. In contrast, Clifford D. Murray Elementary faces significant challenges, with the lowest academic proficiency and ranking in the group. Valleydale Elementary shows the most improvement, having significantly raised its statewide ranking over the past year.
Overall, all schools in this area perform below state averages in core subjects, and chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average at every school. There are notable differences in per-student spending between schools, but higher spending does not clearly link to better outcomes. Some schools, like Paramount Elementary and Henry Dalton Elementary, show strengths in specific grade levels, such as 3rd-grade math and 5th-grade English, respectively. Parents should note that school rankings here can change considerably from year to year.
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