Summary:
This analysis looks at four elementary schools (grades K-5) in the Maywood, CA area (zip code 90270), all part of the Los Angeles Unified district and serving a high-need student population.
Maywood Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the top 30% of California elementary schools with the strongest test scores and, notably, a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.1%. Heliotrope Avenue Elementary is also a strong performer with solid academics, while Loma Vista Elementary shows recent improvement. Fishburn Avenue Elementary faces greater challenges, with the lowest rankings and proficiency rates in the group alongside a high chronic absenteeism rate that matches the district average.
Key takeaways for parents are that school performance here is not tied to spending levels, as the highest-spending school has the lowest outcomes. Attendance appears crucial, with the top-performing school having a far lower absentee rate. The schools generally keep pace with the district in math, but literacy and science are bigger challenges. The data shows that high achievement is possible in this community, with specific schools serving as models of success.
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