Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools serving grades K-8 in zip code 94062, covering parts of Redwood City and Woodside, California, which represent three distinct school districts: Redwood City Elementary, Woodside Elementary, and Cabrillo Unified.
Woodside Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the state's top 3% with exceptional test scores, the highest per-student spending, and a low student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Clifford Elementary, the largest school, faces greater challenges with lower proficiency rates and the highest chronic absenteeism. Orion Alternative shows impressive recent improvement to the 84th percentile, while the very small Kings Mountain Elementary achieves excellent English scores with the lowest per-student spending and absenteeism.
The data reveals significant disparities between the higher-performing Woodside Elementary district and the lower-ranked Redwood City Elementary district. All schools here have chronic absenteeism rates below the state average. The analysis suggests that factors like school size, district resources, and funding levels correlate with academic outcomes, offering parents a clear picture of the varied educational landscapes within this single zip code.
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