Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in San Jose's 95130 zip code, serving grades K-5 or K-8 with enrollments between 400-506 students, which operate across two districts: Campbell Union and Moreland.
Forest Hill Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 3% of California schools with the highest test scores and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.2%. The three schools in the Moreland district show more varied performance; Gussie M. Baker Elementary is a strong, consistent school, while Latimer, which serves K-8, faces the greatest challenges with the lowest test scores and highest absenteeism at 16.1%.
Key takeaways for parents include a noticeable link between attendance and achievement, with schools having lower absenteeism generally performing better academically. There is also a wide range in science proficiency across the schools. Furthermore, Forest Hill spends significantly more per student than the others, highlighting different resource allocations between the districts that may influence outcomes.
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