Summary:
This analysis covers the two elementary schools, serving grades K-6, located in the 95119 zip code of San Jose, both of which are part of the Oak Grove Elementary district.
Among these schools, Santa Teresa Elementary stands out as the higher-performing option, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 20% of all California elementary schools. It significantly outperforms both the district and state averages in English, math, and science. In contrast, Baldwin (Julia) Elementary performs closer to or slightly below district averages, with more fluctuation in its year-to-year rankings, though it still maintains a chronic absenteeism rate better than the state average.
An interesting finding is that Santa Teresa achieves its stronger academic results while spending about $1,000 less per student than Baldwin, indicating that factors beyond funding contribute to success. Both schools have commendably low chronic absenteeism. For parents, Santa Teresa offers a track record of consistent academic excellence within the district, while the district itself may have insights to share from Santa Teresa's effective practices, particularly in early-grade mathematics and student attendance.
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