Summary:
Zip code 90716 in Hawaiian Gardens, CA, is served by three public schools within the ABC Unified district: two elementary schools (Hawaiian Elementary and Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary) and one middle school (Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle), collectively enrolling about 886 students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Among these schools, Hawaiian Elementary stands out for having the strongest academic results, with the highest proficiency rates in English, math, and science. Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary excels in a different area, boasting remarkably low chronic absenteeism at less than half the state average, though its academic performance is the lowest of the three. The middle school, Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle, shows concerning trends, including the highest chronic absenteeism and a significant drop in science proficiency compared to the elementary schools.
All three schools receive substantial per-student funding above the state average, yet their academic performance lags significantly behind the broader ABC Unified district averages. The data reveals notable differences in outcomes between the schools despite similar student demographics, highlighting the impact of school-level factors like attendance and instructional programs. Parents should note the pronounced challenges at the middle school level and the variation in strengths between the two elementary campuses.
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