Summary:
The 94520 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, except for the Rocketship Futuro Academy, a public charter elementary school, and the Floyd I. Marchus school, which is part of the Contra Costa County Office of Education.
Among the schools in this area, Rocketship Futuro Academy stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 14.4%. In contrast, Mt. Diablo High School, the largest high school in the area with 1,498 students, has low proficiency rates and a high dropout rate of 20.1% and chronic absenteeism of 40.1%. The small alternative high school, Glenbrook Academy, also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism at 85.7% and low proficiency rates.
Overall, the schools in the 94520 zip code area face significant challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates across the district and high chronic absenteeism, particularly at the underperforming schools. The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 53.3% to 73.66%, highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by many students in the area, which likely contribute to the academic performance issues. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions to address barriers to attendance and engagement, as well as systemic changes to improve curriculum, instruction, and resource allocation across the district.
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