Summary:
The 90029 zip code area of Los Angeles, California is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools in this area face challenges with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and chronic absenteeism, one school stands out for its exceptional performance.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet consistently ranks in the top 25% of California middle schools, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California. In contrast, the elementary schools in the area show more mixed performance, with some grade levels exceeding the district and state averages, while others lag behind.
Another school that stands out is Lockwood Avenue Elementary, which serves a high-need student population with 97.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's performance is on par with or exceeds the district and state averages in several grade levels for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The data highlights the need to address persistent challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all the schools, and to explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing to uplift student achievement in the 90029 zip code area.
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