Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools (K-8) within the Alhambra Unified School District, all located in zip code 91803 in Alhambra, CA, revealing a group of generally strong performers that all exceed state averages, with notable differences in achievement and resources among them.
Ramona Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores in English, Math, and Science and showing significant improvement in its state ranking, despite having the largest class sizes and lowest per-student spending in the group. William Northrup Elementary is a very consistent and strong school with the best math scores and lowest chronic absenteeism, while Emery Park Elementary shows concerning trends with the lowest rankings and test scores alongside the highest absenteeism rate, marking it as a school needing attention.
An interesting finding is that higher per-student spending does not automatically mean better results here, as the top-performing school spends the least. Chronic absenteeism is lower than the state average at all schools, and lower rates at Ramona, Fremont Elementary (which offers a unique Spanish language program), and William Northrup correlate with stronger academic performance. Parents can be confident that all these schools are part of a high-performing district, but should note the specific strengths and challenges of each.
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