Summary:
This analysis covers seven elementary schools in San Jose's 95148 zip code, serving grades K-6 (with a few variations), which together enroll over 3,100 students across the Evergreen Elementary and Mount Pleasant Elementary districts.
When comparing schools, Norwood Creek Elementary, Millbrook Elementary, and Carolyn A. Clark Elementary stand out as the highest performers, with test scores well above state averages and very low rates of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Ida Jew Academies and Valle Vista Elementary face significant challenges, with academic proficiency below state and district averages and much higher absenteeism.
A key finding is the stark difference between the two districts, with all Evergreen Elementary schools outperforming those in the Mount Pleasant Elementary district. Interestingly, higher per-student funding does not automatically mean better results, and science scores vary more widely than English or math. For parents, a school's chronic absenteeism rate appears to be a strong indicator of its overall academic performance.
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