Summary:
The 90008 zip code area of Los Angeles, California is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools in this area generally underperform compared to Los Angeles Unified School District and California state averages, there are some standout schools that are worth highlighting.
New Heights Charter and CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. are the top-performing schools in the area, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools. These charter schools also have better graduation rates and lower dropout rates than the district and state averages. In contrast, Hillcrest Drive Elementary, Forty-Second Street Elementary, and Marlton have particularly low proficiency rates, with many grade levels scoring below 20% proficient.
The schools in the 90008 zip code serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 88.27% to 98.44%. Chronic absenteeism rates are also high, ranging from 26.4% to 54.5%, indicating a need to address attendance and engagement issues. While the performance gap between the charter schools and the traditional public schools is significant, there is potential for improvement across the entire school community by identifying and replicating the successful strategies employed by the charter schools, while also addressing the attendance and socioeconomic challenges.
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