Summary:
This analysis examines four K-5 elementary schools within San Francisco's 94116 zip code, all part of the San Francisco Unified district, revealing a group of schools that collectively perform well above district and state averages.
Sunset Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide with exceptional proficiency in English and math, while also having very low chronic absenteeism. Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary and Ulloa Elementary also show strong results, ranking in the 91st and 90th percentiles respectively; Stevenson leads in science proficiency, and Ulloa has shown impressive year-over-year improvement and boasts the lowest absenteeism rate of all four schools. Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary, while still outperforming the district average, ranks lower in comparison to the others in this zip code.
An interesting finding is that the highest per-student spending does not correlate with the highest test scores, suggesting other factors are key to success. Notably, Ulloa Elementary maintains strong academic performance and exceptional attendance despite serving a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, demonstrating that positive outcomes are achievable across different student populations. The low chronic absenteeism rates at the top-performing schools highlight the important link between regular attendance and academic achievement.
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