Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools in Santa Rosa's 95403 zip code, serving grades K-6 (with one K-8 school), revealing significant performance disparities within the same community.
San Miguel Elementary stands out as the top performer, with academic scores well above state averages and the lowest chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Steele Lane Elementary faces the greatest challenges, with the lowest proficiency rates and the highest absenteeism, despite having the highest per-student spending. Schools in the higher-ranked Mark West Union Elementary District, like Mark West Elementary, generally outperform those in the Santa Rosa Elementary District.
Key takeaways for parents include the strong link between regular attendance and academic success, and that higher school spending does not guarantee better results. Mathematics proficiency tends to drop sharply in the upper elementary grades across most schools. While charter schools like Morrice Schaefer Charter and Mark West Charter are present, they do not outperform the traditional public schools in their districts.
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