Summary:
The 90304 zip code area in Lennox, California is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy standing out as a high-performing public charter high school, while many of the elementary and middle schools in the area face challenges with lower proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy is a standout institution, ranking in the top 429 high schools in California and boasting a 98.6% four-year graduation rate and low 1.4% dropout rate. Students at this school significantly outperform the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments. In contrast, Jefferson Elementary is another high-performing school, with a 3-star rating and students outperforming the Lennox district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges across many of the schools in the 90304 zip code area. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 3.9% at Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy to 38.5% at Felton Elementary, with the Lennox Middle School having the highest rate at 30.7%. Additionally, the consistently high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.28% to 93.36%, suggest that the area faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting educational outcomes.
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