Summary:
This analysis covers three elementary schools (McKinley, Jefferson, and Edison) serving grades K-5 in the 92104 zip code of San Diego, all part of the San Diego Unified school district.
McKinley Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the top 3% of all California elementary schools with exceptional test scores in English, math, and science. Jefferson Elementary is a solid performer above state averages, though its 5th-grade math scores are notably lower than other grades. Edison Elementary faces greater challenges, with academic performance below the district average and a chronic absenteeism rate significantly higher than its neighbors.
An interesting finding is that higher performance here correlates with lower per-student spending and larger class sizes, suggesting factors beyond funding drive results. Chronic absenteeism is a key differentiator, with McKinley's rate (11.3%) being less than half of Edison's (25.5%). For parents, this zip code offers a high-performing option in McKinley, a good choice in Jefferson, and a school in Edison that receives more resources per student to address its specific challenges.
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