Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools serving grades K-8 in zip code 90302, part of Inglewood, California, revealing significant differences in performance among schools serving similar communities.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter stands out as the top performer, with test scores well above state averages in all subjects and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.0%. It is the only school in the area to exceed state averages in math and science. La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter also shows strength, particularly in English Language Arts, where its scores are notably higher than the Inglewood Unified district average and it has shown recent improvement in its statewide ranking.
In contrast, the three other schools—Centinela, Highland Elementary, and Frank D. Parent—all part of the Inglewood Unified district, perform below state averages. These schools struggle with higher rates of chronic absenteeism, which correlates with lower academic outcomes. A notable finding is that Wilder's achieves its strong results with a higher student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending than the traditional public schools in the area, suggesting differences in educational approach or resource effectiveness within the Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter District.
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