Stevenson Elementary

Stevenson Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 438 students in the Long Beach Unified school district, located in a community where many families face economic challenges, with over 88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Stevenson's students perform below both district and state averages, with science being a particular challenge area. The school faces a significant issue with chronic absenteeism, with over 35% of students missing too much school, which is higher than most nearby schools and creates a major barrier to learning. Interestingly, Stevenson shows notable strengths in supporting specific groups of students, particularly African American students, where its performance ranks in the 81st percentile statewide. However, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio than other local schools, despite receiving a relatively high level of funding per student.

When compared to schools in the immediate area, Stevenson finds itself in the middle of the pack. It performs better than some neighbors like Edison Elementary but trails significantly behind others, most notably Lincoln Elementary, which is less than a mile away. Lincoln achieves much higher proficiency rates in English and math while serving a student population with nearly identical economic circumstances, suggesting that factors like school culture, specific programs, or instructional approaches can lead to very different outcomes even in similar communities.