Summary:
The 94117 zip code in San Francisco, California is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the San Francisco Unified school district. The data reveals stark performance differences between the top and bottom schools in the area, with Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila and New Traditions Elementary consistently ranking among the top 5-7% of California elementary schools, while Muir (John) Elementary and Wells (Ida B.) High struggle with lower test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and poor graduation rates.
The top-performing schools, Chinese Immersion and New Traditions, have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, with over 80% of students meeting or exceeding standards. In contrast, Muir Elementary and Wells High have much lower test scores and performance metrics. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary widely, from just 4.8% at Chinese Immersion to an alarming 95.6% at Wells High.
The data also reveals a wide range in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 13.56% at Grattan Elementary to 74.3% at Muir Elementary, suggesting significant socioeconomic diversity within the 94117 zip code. However, the student-teacher ratio data indicates that smaller class sizes do not necessarily translate to better performance, as Chinese Immersion has a higher ratio of 22.7 students per teacher yet outperforms the other schools.
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