Summary:
The 90044 zip code area of Los Angeles is home to 18 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with some standout performers like Figueroa Street Elementary and Gil Garcetti Learning Academy exceeding district and state averages, while others, such as Augustus Hawkins High and Youth Opportunities Unlimited, lag behind.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the area, with rates ranging from 27.9% at Figueroa Street Elementary to a concerning 84.0% at Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Additionally, all schools in the area have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. The two charter schools in the data set, Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy and Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles, show mixed performance, with Vox Collegiate performing better than the Los Angeles Unified and state averages in some areas.
Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities in academic performance and attendance rates across the schools in this zip code, while also considering the broader socioeconomic factors that may be influencing student outcomes.
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