Summary:
The 90002 zip code area of Los Angeles, California is home to 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. This area faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with most schools struggling to perform at state and district averages.
Among the elementary schools, Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary and Compton Avenue Elementary stand out as the top performers, with stronger test scores and higher statewide rankings compared to their peers. However, the majority of elementary and middle schools in the area have low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates. The high schools, particularly Jordan High and Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day, struggle with poor academic performance, high dropout rates, and low graduation rates.
Across the schools, the student populations face significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 95.3% to 99.62%. Additionally, the schools lack racial diversity, with predominantly non-White student populations. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach targeting both academic and socioeconomic factors, as the Los Angeles Unified and KIPP Ignite Academy District work to support the schools in this underserved area.
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