Summary:
The Hayward Unified School District in California is home to 19 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 1235 out of 1568 school districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. However, a few standout schools within the district are consistently outperforming the district and state averages.
Southgate Elementary, Stonebrae Elementary, and Palma Ceia Elementary are the top-performing schools, ranking in the top 30-60% of California elementary schools and earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with rates well above the district and state averages. In contrast, several other schools in the district, such as Glassbrook Elementary, Longwood Elementary, and Treeview Elementary, struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates.
The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across the district, ranging from 33.1% to 51.8%, which may be contributing to the overall low performance. Additionally, the majority of schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a potential relationship between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The district should focus on addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and by identifying and replicating the best practices from the high-performing schools to drive continuous improvement and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Hayward Unified School District.
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