Summary:
The 90033 zip code area of Los Angeles is home to 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 6 high schools, all part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the top-ranked magnet schools, such as Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High and Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High, and many of the other schools in the area, which struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and high dropout rates.
The standout school in this data set is Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High, which has consistently ranked in the top 250 high schools in California over the past 3 years and boasts a 97.8% 4-year graduation rate and only a 1.4% dropout rate. Its test scores are also significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 83.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43.1% proficient or better in Math. Another high-performing school is the Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High, which has ranked in the top 500 high schools in California over the past 3 years with a 99.3% 4-year graduation rate and strong test scores.
The data also reveals high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients (over 90% at most schools), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The presence of Central Juvenile Hall, a school serving incarcerated youth, further highlights the challenges faced by some students in the area. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to help improve outcomes at the lower-performing schools and address the broader socioeconomic challenges facing the community.
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