Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools in zip code 91776 (San Gabriel, CA), all serving grades K-5 or K-6, with two in the San Gabriel Unified district and one in the Garvey Elementary district.
McKinley Elementary stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores in English, math, and science and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.3%. It is also the highest-ranked school statewide in this group. In contrast, Roosevelt Elementary has the lowest academic scores and the highest rate of chronic absenteeism at 17%, despite receiving the most funding per student. Dewey Avenue Elementary shows a significant weakness in science proficiency compared to the other schools.
All three schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, yet their outcomes vary considerably. McKinley's consistently strong performance and low absenteeism suggest effective strategies that other local schools could learn from. Parents should note that while these schools are in the same area, factors like school culture and specific support programs lead to different results, with McKinley currently offering the strongest academic profile.
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