Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools (grades K-5) in the 94579 zip code of San Leandro, CA, revealing significant performance differences despite serving similar student populations.
Madison Elementary stands out as the top performer, significantly exceeding both district and state averages in English, math, and science, while also having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. It achieves these strong results within the San Leandro Unified district with the lowest per-student spending of the three schools. Dayton Elementary shows particular strength in mathematics, especially in early grades, and has moderate absenteeism. Corvallis Elementary faces greater challenges, with the highest chronic absenteeism and the lowest academic proficiency rates among the three; both Dayton and Corvallis are part of the San Lorenzo Unified district.
The data shows a clear link between attendance and achievement, with lower absenteeism correlating with higher test scores. A notable finding is that Madison's superior outcomes are achieved with fewer financial resources per student, suggesting differences in how resources are used or in other factors like teaching methods or school leadership. Parents should note the consistent high performance of Madison, the specific math strengths at Dayton, and the significant variation in science achievement between the districts, with San Leandro Unified schools far outperforming in this subject.
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