Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90303

This analysis examines five public schools in zip code 90303 (Inglewood, CA), serving grades K-12 across three districts, where all schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations.

Among these schools, Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 66th percentile for middle schools and exceeding state averages in English and math proficiency while having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. Within the lower-performing Inglewood Unified district, Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence shows the most promise with the district's highest test scores. In contrast, Woodworth-Monroe Academy faces significant challenges, ranking in the 3rd percentile with the area's lowest test scores and highest chronic absenteeism.

The analysis reveals that higher per-student spending, as seen at Century Park Elementary in Los Angeles Unified, does not guarantee stronger academic results, and there is a clear correlation between attendance and achievement across schools. Morningside High maintains an average graduation rate despite higher-than-average dropout rates and low 11th-grade proficiency, highlighting the varied educational outcomes for students in this community.