Summary:
This analysis examines nine elementary schools serving grades K-6 (with two K-8 schools) in San Jose's 95123 zip code, revealing significant performance differences among schools within the same neighborhoods and districts.
Top-performing schools include Taylor (Bertha) Elementary and Indigo in the Oak Grove Elementary district, along with the charter school Discovery Charter II, all ranking in the state's top 25%. In contrast, Allen at Steinbeck and Anderson (Alex) Elementary rank in the bottom 30% statewide. Notably, Indigo shares a building with Frost (Earl) Elementary but achieves much higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism, suggesting it may be a specialized program.
Key factors influencing performance include chronic absenteeism, which is highest at struggling schools, and socioeconomic indicators, with higher-performing schools generally serving fewer students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Interestingly, per-student spending does not predict success, as the highest-spending school is among the lowest-performing. Del Roble Elementary offers a Spanish language program, and most schools show a common dip in 5th-grade math scores. The data shows stable performance trends over time, with top and bottom schools maintaining their positions.
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