Summary:
The 90260 zip code area of Lawndale, California is home to 13 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with some standout institutions like Environmental Charter High - Lawndale, a public charter high school that consistently ranks among the top 400 high schools in California and has an impressive 96.1% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, schools like R.K. Lloyde High struggle with low graduation rates and high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates.
The middle schools in the area, such as Jane Addams Middle and Will Rogers Middle, also stand out with strong performance, ranking in the top 710 and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. At the elementary level, Mark Twain Elementary is a top performer, ranking in the top 1,070 elementary schools in California and boasting impressive test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The data highlights the importance of school choice and the potential benefits of public charter schools, as the Environmental Charter High - Lawndale school is significantly outperforming the traditional public high schools in the Centinela Valley Union High district. However, the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the schools suggest that the area serves a predominantly low-income population, which may present additional challenges in terms of resources and support available to students.
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