Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools serving grades K-5 or K-6 in Hayward, California (zip code 94544), operated by Hayward Unified, New Haven Unified, and the Hayward Collegiate Charter District.
Hayward Collegiate Charter stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with significantly stronger test scores in English and math and the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism. Among traditional public schools, Schafer Park Elementary in Hayward Unified performs the best, while Glassbrook Elementary faces the most significant academic challenges. Hillview Crest Elementary, part of New Haven Unified, shows the strongest science scores and recent improvement in its statewide ranking.
Key factors for parents to consider include a wide range in academic results and student attendance. While per-student funding and class sizes vary, these resources do not directly correlate with performance; for example, Eldridge Elementary has the highest spending and smallest classes but moderate scores. Most schools in the area, except the charter, perform below state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a notable challenge, particularly at Treeview Elementary, and is generally associated with lower academic outcomes across the schools.
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