Summary:
This analysis examines six public schools in zip code 90270 (Maywood, CA), all part of the Los Angeles Unified district, serving grades K-5 and 6-12 to approximately 3,921 students in a high-need community.
Among these schools, Maywood Center for Enriched Studies stands out as the highest performer, with strong test scores, a 98% graduation rate, and the lowest chronic absenteeism. Maywood Elementary is the top elementary school, achieving the best test scores and attendance with the lowest per-student spending among elementaries. In contrast, Fishburn Avenue Elementary has the highest spending but the lowest academic performance, and Maywood Academy High lags behind the other high school in graduation rates and test scores.
The data shows that while all schools serve similar high-poverty populations, outcomes vary significantly, with attendance strongly linked to success. Math and science are challenge areas district-wide. The higher-performing schools demonstrate that strong results are achievable, suggesting parents may want to look closely at specific school programs and culture.
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