Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools in Sacramento's 95827 zip code, all serving grades K-6 or K-8 within the Sacramento City Unified district, an area where schools face significant academic challenges.
When comparing the schools, A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired stands out for having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 16.7%, which is better than both the district and state averages, and for its relative strength in English Language Arts and Science. However, its math scores are the lowest of the three. James Marshall Elementary has the highest math proficiency and the best statewide ranking among the group, while Abraham Lincoln Elementary has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism and the lowest overall academic performance.
Overall, all three schools perform below district and state averages in every subject and have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California schools. A key finding is that higher per-student spending does not directly correlate with better academic results in this area. The notable variation in absenteeism suggests that practices at A. M. Winn may be more effective at keeping students engaged, while a concerning drop in math scores in 4th and 5th grades across all schools points to a potential area for district-wide curriculum review and support.
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