Summary:
The Saratoga Union Elementary district is home to three highly-ranked elementary schools: Argonaut Elementary, Foothill Elementary, and Saratoga Elementary. These schools consistently perform at the top of California's elementary school rankings, with Argonaut Elementary standing out as the clear standout in the district.
Argonaut Elementary is ranked in the top 0.1% of California elementary schools, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.9%. In contrast, Foothill Elementary has the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 13.7%. All three schools demonstrate strong academic performance, but Argonaut's test scores and rankings significantly outpace the other two.
The differences in student demographics across the schools are also noteworthy. Argonaut Elementary has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 2.92%, indicating a high-income student population. Foothill Elementary and Saratoga Elementary have slightly higher percentages at 4.97% and 4.05%, respectively. Additionally, Foothill Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 18.8, which may contribute to its ability to provide more individualized attention to students.
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