Summary:
The 93722 zip code in Fresno, California is home to 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Central Unified School District except for Lawless Elementary and Figarden Elementary, which are part of the Fresno Unified School District.
Several schools stand out in this area, including River Bluff Elementary and Norman Liddell Elementary, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in California. At the high school level, Central High boasts an impressive 94.5% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, the alternative schools, Central Online Home and Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity, face unique challenges, with higher dropout rates and lower test scores compared to the traditional schools.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in test scores. There also appears to be a correlation between the percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (a proxy for socioeconomic status) and academic performance, with the schools serving the most economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. Understanding the practices and strategies of the top-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes at the lower-performing schools and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the 93722 zip code.
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