Summary:
The 93728 zip code area of Fresno, California is home to 4 elementary schools that are part of the Fresno Unified School District. These schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, with very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While one school, Susan B. Anthony Elementary, stands out as the highest-performing in the area, all of the schools in this data set struggle to meet state academic standards.
The standout school, Susan B. Anthony Elementary, consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. However, even this top-performing school has test scores that lag behind state averages by significant margins. The other 3 schools in the data set - Addams Elementary, Heaton Elementary, and Muir Elementary - all have consistently low test scores compared to district and state averages, often by 10-20 percentage points or more.
A key concern across all of these schools is the extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 42.2% to 53.9%, which are significantly higher than the state average of around 14%. This, combined with the high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Addressing attendance issues and providing additional support and resources to these high-poverty schools will be critical to improving student outcomes.
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