Summary:
The 90620 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, spread across 3 different school districts: Buena Park Elementary, Centralia Elementary, and Anaheim Union High. While the schools vary in their academic performance, a few standouts emerge, including Buena Terra Elementary, which ranks in the top 435 elementary schools in California and has a 5-star rating, and Holder Elementary, which has a 4-star rating and above-average test scores.
The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools, with Buena Terra Elementary leading the way with over 70% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while some schools like San Marino Elementary and Raymond Temple Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates below the state and district averages. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary significantly, from a low of 15.2% at Buena Terra Elementary to a high of 56.8% at Hope High School.
The data suggests a correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, highlighting the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities to improve educational outcomes. Additionally, the low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 at Hope High School may be a contributing factor to its unique performance profile, with a 0% graduation rate but also a 0% dropout rate, suggesting the potential benefits of smaller class sizes in providing more individualized attention and support for students.
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