Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools (K-6 or K-8) in Stockton's 95219 zip code, revealing a landscape of stark contrasts in performance and resources within two main districts: Lodi Unified and Lincoln Unified.
Brookside stands out as the top performer, consistently achieving high state rankings and significantly outperforming district and state averages in all subjects while also having the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Claudia Landeen and Don Riggio are the lowest-performing schools, with much lower test scores and the highest chronic absenteeism. Manlio Silva Elementary and Mable Barron fall in the middle, with Manlio Silva showing a positive trajectory of improvement.
Key insights show that higher per-student spending does not guarantee better results, as the highest-spending school is among the lowest performers. There is a strong link between attendance and achievement, with top-performing Brookside having the best attendance. The wide performance gap, especially within Lincoln Unified, highlights significant differences in student outcomes despite schools being in the same area, suggesting that factors like school culture and instructional practices play a critical role in student success.
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