Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools (grades K-6) in the Elk Grove Unified School District, all located in the 95758 zip code of Elk Grove, CA, revealing a range of performance and characteristics for families to consider.
Among these schools, Stone Lake Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, while Foulks Ranch Elementary is another strong 4-star school. John Ehrhardt Elementary shows a notable strength in science instruction. In comparison, Irene B. West Elementary, Marion Mix Elementary, Elitha Donner Elementary, and Joseph Sims Elementary are 3-star schools that, as a group, tend to score below the Elk Grove Unified district averages in most subjects.
Key insights for parents include a noticeable link between lower rates of chronic absenteeism and stronger academic results, as seen at Stone Lake. The data also shows that higher per-student spending does not automatically lead to better outcomes, and that fifth-grade math appears to be a common challenge area across these schools. While the district is above average statewide, most schools in this specific zip code face localized challenges, making individual school practices around attendance and curriculum particularly important for student success.
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