Summary:
The city of El Sobrante, California is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Murphy Elementary and Olinda Elementary) and 1 middle school (Betty Reid Soskin Middle). These schools are part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked 1,129 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating.
Among the 3 schools, Olinda Elementary stands out as the highest performer. It has the best statewide ranking, scoring in the top 2,223 out of 5,862 California elementary schools, and earning a 3-star rating. Olinda Elementary significantly outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Murphy Elementary and Betty Reid Soskin Middle struggle, with test scores often 10-20 percentage points below the district and state averages.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all 3 schools, ranging from 26.2% at Betty Reid Soskin Middle to 38.7% at Murphy Elementary. The demographic and socioeconomic differences between the schools, as evidenced by the free/reduced lunch rates, may be a factor in the performance disparities. Overall, the data highlights the significant variability in school performance within the West Contra Costa Unified School District, with Olinda Elementary as a relative bright spot in an otherwise low-performing area.
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