Summary:
The city of Maywood, California is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, except for KIPP Pueblo Unido, a public charter school. While the schools face significant challenges, such as high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism, Maywood Center for Enriched Studies stands out as a high-performing high school, ranking 685 out of 2,335 California high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the elementary schools, Loma Vista Elementary is the highest-ranked, ranking 2,811 out of 5,848 California elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. It also has relatively strong test scores, outperforming the Los Angeles Unified and California averages in many grade levels and subjects. In contrast, the other schools generally lag behind the district and state averages, with some very low proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics.
Across the schools, there are concerns about high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.1% at Maywood Center for Enriched Studies to 59.6% at KIPP Pueblo Unido. Additionally, all schools have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in Maywood.
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