Summary:
The WISH Community District in Los Angeles, California, consists of a single high-performing K-8 elementary school, WISH Community, serving 860 students.
WISH Community is a standout school, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile statewide. It significantly outperforms California averages in all core subjects, with students scoring over 20 percentage points higher in English, math, and science. The school also excels in student engagement, boasting a chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.7%, which is less than half the state average.
Performance is strong across all grades, peaking in upper elementary (grades 3-5) and remaining well above state standards through middle school. The school operates with a per-student spending of $15,325 and serves a student population where approximately 17% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. As a single-school district, it represents a focused educational model that has demonstrated effective use of resources to achieve exceptional academic results and student attendance.
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