Summary:
The 92868 zip code area in Orange, California is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 public charter high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with the elementary schools generally outperforming the middle and high schools.
West Orange Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with 54.02% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, significantly higher than the Orange Unified district and California state averages. In contrast, Portola Middle and Unity Middle College High have lower test scores, but Portola Middle serves a high-need population with 91.29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and Unity Middle College High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 80.6%.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern at several schools, with Sycamore Elementary and Portola Middle reporting rates well above the district and state averages. These high-need populations and attendance challenges likely contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed across the 92868 zip code area.
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