Summary:
The 90731 zip code area of San Pedro, California is home to 8 elementary schools that are part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds, with varying levels of academic performance and challenges related to poverty and absenteeism.
Among the standout schools in this area is White Point Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with 65.22% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 54.55% in math, far exceeding the state averages. Another high-performing school is Taper Avenue Elementary, which ranks in the top 30% of California elementary schools and has strong test scores in both ELA and math.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement among the schools in this area. Several schools, such as Barton Hill Elementary and Leland Street Elementary, struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates and have much lower test scores, with only 15% of 5th graders at Barton Hill scoring proficient or better in ELA. These performance gaps are often correlated with high rates of economic disadvantage, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the 90731 area.
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