Summary:
The 90802 zip code area of Long Beach, California is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and low academic performance compared to district and state averages, there are some standout schools in the area.
Franklin Classical Middle stands out with the highest enrollment of 1,095 students and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 39.7%. Meanwhile, Stevenson Elementary performs relatively well on test scores, with 38.27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, higher than the other elementary schools.
However, the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.28% at Chavez Elementary to 75.98% at Franklin Classical Middle. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support student success. The district, Long Beach Unified, should prioritize addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving academic performance across all schools in the 90802 zip code area.
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