Summary:
The 93241 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 continuation high school. While the schools in this area face significant educational challenges, with most underperforming compared to state averages, a few standout schools show promise.
Myrtle Avenue Elementary, a middle school, has the highest test scores in the area, outperforming the other schools and the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Nueva Continuation High has low test scores, despite a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate. The other schools, Alicante Avenue Elementary and Lamont Elementary, also struggle, with test scores well below the state averages.
The schools in the 93241 area face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and large achievement gaps compared to state averages. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving outcomes for students in this community. While Lamont Elementary and Kern High districts work to support these schools, the data suggests that more targeted interventions and resources may be needed to help students in the 93241 area reach their full potential.
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