Summary:
Zip code 90292 in Marina Del Rey, California, contains one public school, Westside Global Awareness Magnet, a K-8 elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified district serving 241 students with a specialized global studies focus.
This school presents a mixed academic profile, with notable strengths in specific areas alongside significant challenges. While overall proficiency in English and math is below district and state averages, the school's science scores are stronger, and its 8th graders excel in English Language Arts. However, performance varies dramatically by grade, with very low math proficiency in 7th grade contrasting with high scores in 4th grade. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 36.3%, which is nearly double the state average and likely hinders consistent learning.
Despite these challenges, the school is a high-investment environment, spending over $35,000 per student. As a magnet school, it offers a unique global awareness curriculum that may benefit engaged students, particularly evidenced by the strong 8th-grade outcomes. For parents, the key considerations are the specialized program theme, the need for grade-specific academic support, and the critical importance of addressing student attendance to help improve overall performance.
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