Summary:
The 93609 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Caruthers Unified School District, which is ranked 731 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Alvina Elementary Charter has strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in several subject areas and grade levels. However, it also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5%. Caruthers High also stands out, with a very high 4-year graduation rate of 98.2% and a low dropout rate of 0.6%, though its academic performance is generally on par with or above state averages.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the schools, ranging from 13.0% at Caruthers Elementary to 59.4% at MARC High. Test scores also vary widely, with Caruthers High performing the strongest, especially in English Language Arts. All schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.8% at Alvina Elementary Charter to 89.67% at Caruthers High, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the communities they serve.
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