Summary:
The 94303 zip code area in California is home to 12 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades, across two school districts - Palo Alto Unified and Ravenswood City Elementary. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the top-tier Palo Alto Unified schools and the lower-performing Ravenswood City Elementary schools, likely driven by significant socioeconomic differences between the two districts.
The standout schools in the area are Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Ohlone Elementary, and Palo Verde Elementary, all part of the Palo Alto Unified district. These schools rank among the top 2-3% of California schools in their respective categories, with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, the Costano Elementary school in the Ravenswood City Elementary district struggles, with only 5-16% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.2%.
The data also highlights the efforts of charter high schools, such as East Palo Alto Academy and KIPP Esperanza High, to provide educational opportunities in the underserved Ravenswood City Elementary district. While their performance lags behind the top-tier Palo Alto Unified schools, these charter schools are making strides in serving predominantly Hispanic/Latino student populations from lower-income backgrounds.
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