Summary:
This analysis covers five elementary schools serving grades K-5 or K-8 in San Francisco's 94131 zip code, all part of the San Francisco Unified district, revealing a wide spectrum of performance and resources.
Clarendon Alternative Elementary stands out as the top performer with excellent test scores and very low chronic absenteeism, while Rooftop Elementary also performs solidly and is the largest school, uniquely serving grades K-8. In contrast, Mission Education Center faces significant challenges, with the lowest academic proficiency and highest chronic absenteeism in the group, despite receiving the most funding per student. Huerta (Dolores) Elementary and Glen Park Elementary fall in the middle with average performance.
Key takeaways show that higher chronic absenteeism correlates with lower academic performance across these schools, and that high per-student spending does not guarantee success. Most schools in this zip code perform at or above district averages, with Clarendon Alternative Elementary demonstrating a consistently successful model over several years.
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