Summary:
The 90012 zip code area of Los Angeles, California is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Castelar Street Elementary, Solano Avenue Elementary, and Ann Street Elementary) and 1 high school (Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts). The data reveals significant differences in academic performance between these schools, with Solano Avenue Elementary and Castelar Street Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, while Ann Street Elementary struggles to meet those benchmarks.
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts stands out with a 95% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages, and a lower dropout rate. However, the high school also faces challenges, with a 32.6% chronic absenteeism rate. The elementary schools in the area show varying levels of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.7% at Solano Avenue Elementary to 33% at Ann Street Elementary.
The data suggests a potential correlation between the schools' socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and their academic performance. Schools with higher rates of economic disadvantage, such as Ann Street Elementary, tend to have lower test scores. This highlights the importance of school choice and the need for families to carefully evaluate their options, as the significant variation in performance among the schools in the same zip code underscores the need for parents to research and select the best-fit school for their children.
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