Summary:
The 15 schools in zip code 93726 in Fresno, California serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional public, public charter, and alternative schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics among these schools, suggesting that students in the same geographic area may have vastly different educational experiences and opportunities.
One standout school is Manchester Gate Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in California and has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Fresno Unified district and the state. In contrast, Crescent View West Public Charter has a low 4-year graduation rate of 15.1% and a high dropout rate of 39.1%. The data also shows that schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Scandinavian Middle, tend to have lower proficiency rates on standardized tests.
The presence of several public charter schools, such as Yosemite Valley Charter and Crescent View West Public Charter, provides families with alternative options beyond the traditional public school system. However, the wide variation in performance among these charter schools highlights the need for careful evaluation when exercising school choice. Overall, the data suggests that addressing attendance issues, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates at some schools, and implementing targeted interventions could help improve educational outcomes for all students in the 93726 zip code.
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