Summary:
The 94603 zip code area of Oakland, California is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This analysis reveals stark disparities in academic performance among the schools, with some institutions significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while others struggle to meet basic proficiency standards.
Among the standout schools, Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public alternative school boasts the highest 11th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate at 36%, well above the California state average of 55.73%. However, its 11th grade math proficiency rate of 6% is much lower than the state average of 27.9%. In contrast, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy high school stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 97.2% and the lowest dropout rate at 2.8%, as well as the highest 11th grade ELA proficiency of 66.67%, far exceeding the state average.
The data also reveals significant challenges faced by many of the schools in this area, including high chronic absenteeism rates, with Reach Academy Elementary and Brookfield Elementary reporting rates as high as 78.5% and 83.8%, respectively. Additionally, most schools have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.27% to 99.76%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While these factors likely contribute to the academic struggles of many schools, Madison Park Academy Elementary stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both ELA and math for 4th and 5th grades, outperforming the Oakland Unified School District and California state averages, offering a potential model for improvement in the broader community.
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