Summary:
The city of La Mirada, California is home to 10 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. While the district as a whole is rated 3 stars, several standout schools within the district demonstrate strong academic performance, including La Mirada High School, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School, and top-performing elementary schools like Gardenhill Elementary, Escalona Elementary, and Eastwood Elementary.
On the other hand, the data reveals significant disparities within the district, with the continuation high school, El Camino High, struggling with very low test scores, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism. This highlights the challenges faced by alternative/continuation schools in serving at-risk student populations. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates and chronic absenteeism across the schools suggests socioeconomic diversity within the district, which may require tailored approaches to address the unique needs of different student populations.
Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in La Mirada, with both high-performing and struggling institutions. While the district as a whole is only rated 3 stars, the standout schools demonstrate the district's capability to produce strong academic results, while the challenges faced by the continuation high school and the disparities across the schools underscore the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
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