Summary:
The Bellflower Unified School District in California serves 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district's schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout schools excelling in areas like graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratios.
Mayfair High School stands out with the highest student-teacher ratio, graduation rate, and proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Intensive Learning Center, an elementary school, has the lowest student-teacher ratio and significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state. The Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, an alternative school, boasts a 100% graduation rate and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across the district.
The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the Bellflower Unified School District, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the alternative schools in the district face unique challenges, as evidenced by their higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance compared to the traditional schools.
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