Summary:
The 95136 zip code area in San Jose, California is home to 6 schools spanning elementary and high school grades, spread across two school districts - San Jose Unified and Oak Grove Elementary. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these schools, with some standouts and others struggling to meet state and district averages.
Gunderson High School is the largest school in the area with 921 students, but its test scores and graduation rates are below the district and state averages. In contrast, the smaller Rachel Carson Elementary has the strongest academic performance, with test scores often exceeding the district and state benchmarks. Meanwhile, Parkview Elementary and Liberty Alternative struggle, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and poor graduation rates.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher rates of economically disadvantaged students, such as Terrell Elementary and Liberty Alternative, tend to have the lowest test scores and graduation rates. Understanding and addressing the factors contributing to these disparities, including chronic absenteeism, could help improve educational equity and outcomes for all students in the 95136 zip code area.
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