Summary:
This analysis covers five elementary schools (grades K-5) in the Concord, CA area (zip code 94521), all part of the Mt. Diablo Unified district, which ranks near the middle of all California districts.
Among these schools, Silverwood Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores in English and math and the best overall state ranking. Highlands Elementary has the best student attendance and science scores, while Westwood Elementary receives significantly more funding per student and has the smallest class sizes. In contrast, Mountain View Elementary has the lowest academic rankings and highest chronic absenteeism rate in the group.
Key insights show that higher per-student spending does not automatically lead to better academic outcomes, and that schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Highlands and Silverwood, tend to perform better. Most schools in this area meet or exceed state averages in math and science, and three of the five schools have a 3-star rating. The performance of these schools is generally on par with or slightly better than the Mt. Diablo Unified district averages.
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