Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools within the San Juan Unified district, all located in the Fair Oaks, CA area (zip code 95628), serving grades from K-5 or K-8.
Parents will find a mix of performance levels among these neighborhood schools. Earl LeGette Elementary and Orangevale Open K-8 are standout top performers, consistently earning high ratings and exceeding district averages in test scores, with Earl LeGette leading in math and science and Orangevale Open leading in English. In contrast, Northridge Elementary is a lower-performing school that struggles with significantly lower test scores and a much higher rate of chronic student absenteeism. Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary represents a solid middle option with a slightly lower student-teacher ratio than the others.
Key factors that often relate to school performance show notable differences. Schools with lower rates of economic need among students, like Orangevale Open and Earl LeGette, tend to have stronger academic results, while Northridge has a higher rate of need. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not automatically mean higher performance here, as seen with Harry Dewey. For most families, three of the four schools in this area are performing above the district average, offering good options, with a clear gap in outcomes at Northridge that may be influenced by its high chronic absenteeism rate.
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