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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 90304


At a glance
5
Schools
2,748
Students
Top rankedJefferson Elementary2337th of 5,857 California elementary schools
Biggest riser
Moffett Elementary up 319 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Felton Elementary 20.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
Summary:

This analysis examines five elementary schools within the Lennox School District in zip code 90304, all serving grades K-5 in a high-need community with uniform, high per-student funding.

When comparing the schools, Jefferson Elementary stands out for its consistent, above-average state ranking and strong overall math proficiency, while Buford Elementary excels in upper-grade mathematics and Spanish language arts. Moffett Elementary shows strength in science and also has one of the lowest chronic absenteeism rates, a key indicator of positive school climate shared by Dolores Huerta Elementary.

Despite identical funding, outcomes vary, highlighting the importance of how resources are used. Felton Elementary faces significant challenges, including the highest absenteeism and lowest academic scores, indicating a need for targeted support. The district shows a notable strength in bilingual education but a widespread need for improvement in science instruction across most schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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