Summary:
The city of Artesia, California is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the ABC Unified School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant variation in academic outcomes across the district.
Elliott (William F) Elementary and Kennedy (John F.) Elementary stand out as the top-performing schools, consistently exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Niemes (John H.) Elementary lags behind, with only 43.48% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 63.5% and the state average of 47.04%.
The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors, with schools like Burbank (Luther) Elementary having a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic differences appear to be linked to academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of lower-performing schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the ABC Unified School District.
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