Summary:
The city of Tarzana, California is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape in the area, with some standout schools providing excellent academic opportunities and others struggling to meet the needs of their students.
The clear standout in Tarzana is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle, which has consistently ranked among the top 15% of middle schools in California over the past 3 years and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California averages. In contrast, Tarzana Elementary has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 45.3% and the lowest academic performance among the schools in the area.
The performance of the charter schools (Gaspar De Portola, Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics, and Nestle Avenue Charter) is notably stronger than the traditional public school (Tarzana Elementary) across multiple metrics, suggesting the charter school model may be providing educational advantages in Tarzana. However, the wide range in school rankings, from top 15% to bottom 25% of California elementary schools, highlights the importance of providing equitable resources and support to all schools in the district.
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