Summary:
This analysis covers three elementary schools (Cedargrove Elementary, Badillo Elementary, and Glen Oak Elementary) in zip code 91724 (Covina, CA), all serving grades K-6 within the Charter Oak Unified School District.
While the schools share similar challenges, including high economic need and chronic absenteeism rates above the state average, they show distinct strengths. Cedargrove Elementary currently holds the highest statewide ranking and excels notably in science, outperforming both district and state averages. Badillo Elementary leads in English Language Arts proficiency, while Glen Oak Elementary shows the strongest results in mathematics, particularly in the lower grades.
Overall, these schools receive above-average per-student funding but perform below their district averages in core subjects, suggesting factors like attendance and economic disadvantage are significant. Performance can vary dramatically between grade levels within each school. Parents should note that Cedargrove has shown a recent trend of improving rankings, while the others have been more volatile, indicating school-level practices can make a difference even within the same community and district.
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