Summary:
The 94804 zip code of Richmond, California is home to 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. This diverse set of schools serves a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 54.69% to 84.88%. While some schools, such as Richmond College Preparatory and Caliber: Beta Academy, stand out with strong academic performance and high statewide rankings, many other schools in the area face significant challenges in supporting student achievement.
The data reveals stark performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools. For example, in 11th grade English Language Arts, Richmond High had a 26.95% proficiency rate, while John Henry High had a 41.1% proficiency rate - a 14 percentage point difference. The lowest-performing schools, such as Grant Elementary, Nystrom Elementary, and Stege Elementary, struggle with very low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and high free/reduced lunch rates.
The charter schools in the data set, such as Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber: Beta Academy, and John Henry High, generally outperform the traditional public schools in the West Contra Costa Unified district. This suggests that the charter school model may be providing more effective educational opportunities for students in the 94804 zip code. Addressing the performance gaps, chronic absenteeism, and other systemic issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in this community.
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