Summary:
This analysis covers six public schools in the Campbell, CA area (zip code 95008), including one high school and five elementary schools, revealing significant differences in performance and student demographics across the Campbell Union and Campbell Union High districts.
Village Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide with the highest test scores and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.4%. Capri Elementary and Campbell School of Innovation also perform well above average. In contrast, Rosemary Elementary ranks in the lowest 10% of schools statewide, and Castlemont Elementary has seen a notable decline in its ranking over recent years.
The sole high school, Westmont High, is a strong anchor for the area with a 96% graduation rate. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not always correlate with better academic results, and all schools here have chronic absenteeism rates below the state average. The wide performance gap between schools within the same district suggests parents should look closely at individual school data when making decisions.
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