Summary:
The zip code 93723 in Fresno, California is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Central Unified school district. This data set provides a detailed look at the performance and demographics of these schools, highlighting both areas of strength and significant challenges facing the community.
Among the standout schools in this area is Herndon-Barstow Elementary, which boasts the highest academic proficiency rates across English Language Arts and Math. The high school, Justin Garza High, also stands out for its strong overall performance, ranking in the top 25% of California high schools. In contrast, several schools like Roosevelt Elementary and Glacier Point Middle struggle with very high chronic absenteeism rates, which likely contribute to their lower test scores.
The data also reveals a clear relationship between poverty and academic achievement, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch tending to have the lowest proficiency rates. However, the success of schools like Herndon-Barstow and Justin Garza High demonstrates that high performance is possible, even in high-poverty communities. Understanding the strategies and best practices of the top-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes across the district.
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