Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools (K-8, with one K-6) located within the 95204 zip code of Stockton, California, all of which are part of the Stockton Unified school district.
While all schools in this area serve a high-needs population, their academic performance varies significantly. Commodore Stockton Skills stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores in English and Math and a consistent record of improvement, while also having the lowest chronic absenteeism and per-student spending. Primary Years Academy is another strong school, achieving the highest science scores and the second-best attendance. In contrast, Madison Elementary faces the greatest challenges, with the lowest test scores and the highest per-student spending, and El Dorado Elementary has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism.
Overall, schools in this zip code trail behind state averages in all subjects, with average proficiency rates of 29.7% in English, 19.1% in Math, and 19.5% in Science, and they struggle with an average chronic absenteeism rate of 34.5%, which is much higher than the state average. The notable success of schools like Commodore Stockton Skills and Primary Years Academy within a lower-performing district demonstrates that individual school quality can vary widely, with factors like student attendance showing a clear correlation to better academic outcomes.
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