Summary:
The 94085 zip code area of Sunnyvale, California is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Bishop Elementary and San Miguel Elementary) and 1 middle school (Columbia Middle). While the schools share the same geographic location, their academic performance and other key metrics vary significantly.
San Miguel Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 2844 out of 5862 California elementary schools and demonstrating strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. In contrast, Columbia Middle had the lowest proficiency rates in Mathematics across all grade levels, despite maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio. Bishop Elementary had the highest chronic absenteeism rate and the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to the other schools.
The data suggests that factors beyond just location, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and socioeconomic status, play a significant role in shaping student outcomes. The variation in performance among the schools within the same zip code area highlights the importance of addressing disparities and providing additional support and resources to schools serving underprivileged communities. Further investigation into the practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing schools could offer valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the Sunnyvale district.
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