Summary:
Zip code 90720 in Los Alamitos, CA, is served by eight high-performing public schools within the Los Alamitos Unified district, covering grades K-12 and ranking in the 94th percentile statewide.
The standout school is Jack L. Weaver Elementary, ranking in the top 0.5% of California elementary schools with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism. Oak Middle School also excels, boasting the district's lowest chronic absenteeism and leading middle school proficiency. In contrast, Los Alamitos High School shows a recent dip in its state ranking, has the highest chronic absenteeism in the area at 16.4%, and has a math proficiency rate notably lower than the district's other schools.
Across the district, academic proficiency significantly outpaces state averages, but a clear trend shows math scores declining from elementary to high school. Chronic absenteeism is a strong performance indicator, with the highest-ranked schools having the lowest rates. While all schools here are strong, there is variance, with Los Alamitos Elementary having the lowest rank among the elementary schools. The data suggests the district's main challenges are addressing high school engagement and math performance while supporting consistent excellence across all neighborhoods.
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