Summary:
The 91606 zip code area in California is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, one school, ISANA Palmati Academy, stands out as a high-performing public charter school, ranking among the top 25% of California elementary schools. In contrast, the other schools in the area generally struggle, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
ISANA Palmati Academy excels academically, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that often exceed the state and Los Angeles Unified district averages. The school is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and serves grades K-8. In comparison, John B. Monlux Elementary also performs well, ranking in the top 35% of California elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars, with higher proficiency rates than the state and district.
The data reveals significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in this area, with most having very high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.54% at ISANA Palmati Academy to 97.56% at Bellingham Elementary. This economic disadvantage likely contributes to the academic struggles observed at many of the schools, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to address the educational inequities in this community.
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