Summary:
Zip code 90701 in Artesia, California, is served by four public schools within the ABC Unified district: three elementary schools and one middle school, collectively educating nearly 2,000 students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Among these schools, Kennedy (John F.) Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores in English, math, and science while also having an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.8%. In contrast, Ross (Faye) Middle shows areas for concern, with the lowest math proficiency and the highest absenteeism rate in the group at 15.4%. The other elementary schools, Niemes (John H.) Elementary and Burbank (Luther) Elementary, show solid performance, generally scoring between Kennedy and Ross Middle academically.
Overall, these schools serve a community with significant economic need, yet Kennedy Elementary demonstrates that strong outcomes are possible, outperforming both district and state averages. The notable drop in performance at the middle school level suggests a challenging transition for students. For parents, the data highlights the importance of looking at specific school-level factors like attendance and academic trends, as outcomes can vary significantly even among schools in the same district and zip code.
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