Summary:
The South San Francisco Unified School District is home to 9 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standouts like Monte Verde Elementary and Junipero Serra Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in California. However, other schools in the district, such as Spruce Elementary and Los Cerritos Elementary, struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance across the district. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Monte Verde Elementary had 77.78% proficiency, while Spruce Elementary had only 21.13% proficiency. This disparity is also reflected in the schools' statewide rankings, with Monte Verde and Junipero Serra ranking in the top 1,700 schools, while others fall outside the top 1,600.
The data suggests that the performance differences may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Spruce Elementary and Los Cerritos Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly, with some schools like Monte Verde reporting low rates, while others like Spruce and Sunshine Gardens have much higher rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
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