Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools (serving grades K-6 or K-8) in Stockton's 95219 zip code, revealing a significant range in performance and student experiences within the same community.
Brookside stands out as the clear top performer in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 86th percentile statewide with test scores well above average, while also having the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Claudia Landeen and Don Riggio face greater challenges, each holding a 1-star rating with test proficiency and chronic absenteeism rates that are concerning. Manlio Silva Elementary shows positive improvement, having moved from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, and Mable Barron performs near the state average.
Four of the five schools are part of Lincoln Unified, yet their outcomes vary dramatically, with Brookside far outperforming the district's other schools. Key factors linked to stronger academic results include lower rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, as measured by free/reduced lunch participation. Notably, higher per-student spending at some schools does not correlate with better performance, suggesting that how resources are used is more important than the amount alone.
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