Summary:
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 566 students in grades K-6 and part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, achievement gaps for specific student subgroups, and a lack of racial diversity.
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.9% in 2017-2018 to 43.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is notably higher than the state average and surrounding schools. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 26.21% in ELA and 20.06% in Math in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students ranking near the bottom of California elementary schools.
Compared to nearby schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, such as Compton Avenue Elementary, Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary, and Ninety-Second Street Elementary, Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary generally underperforms, with higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall SchoolDigger rankings. Additionally, the school's student population has become increasingly homogeneous, with 0% representation across all major racial/ethnic groups in the 2022-2023 school year, which may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
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