Summary:
The 94611 zip code area is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, spread across two school districts - Oakland Unified and Piedmont City Unified. While the area boasts several standout schools, there is a stark contrast in academic performance between the Piedmont City Unified and Oakland Unified schools.
The top-performing schools in the area are the Piedmont City Unified schools, with Piedmont High ranking 33rd out of 2,335 California high schools and having exceptional test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate. Similarly, Havens Elementary and Wildwood Elementary rank among the top elementary schools in the state. In contrast, the Oakland Unified schools, such as Piedmont Avenue Elementary and Westlake Middle, have much lower test scores, with only a small percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The data also reveals significant demographic differences between the Piedmont City Unified and Oakland Unified schools, with the former having a higher percentage of White and Asian students and lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status, resource allocation, and district-level policies may play a crucial role in shaping the educational outcomes observed in the 94611 zip code area. Understanding and addressing these disparities will be essential in ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the community.
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