Alum Rock Union Elementary

The Alum Rock Union Elementary district in California serves 22 schools, including 17 elementary schools and 5 middle schools. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools as well as lower-performing ones.

Among the top-performing schools are Millard McCollam Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 40% of California elementary schools and scores well above the district and state averages on standardized tests. Another high-achieving school is Adelante Dual Language Academy, which performs particularly well in English Language Arts. Additionally, Russo/McEntee Academy has shown significant improvement in recent years, moving from the bottom 25% to the top 55% of California elementary schools.

However, the district also faces challenges, with many schools struggling with high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores, particularly in mathematics. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with schools serving higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower performance. Addressing these disparities and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education will be crucial for the district's future success.