Summary:
The 90802 zip code area of Long Beach, California is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Stevenson Elementary, Edison Elementary, and Chavez Elementary) and 1 middle school (Franklin Classical Middle). These schools serve a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic and African American students, as well as a large number of students from low-income families.
Among the schools, Franklin Classical Middle stands out as the largest, with 1,095 students, and the school with the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, it also has the lowest academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly below the Long Beach Unified district and state averages. In contrast, Chavez Elementary has the lowest overall academic performance among the elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the district and state, as well as the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 45.4%.
Across all the schools, academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 39.3% to 45.4%. These challenges may be influenced by the socioeconomic factors, as the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 65.28% to 75.98% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these academic and socioeconomic challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to support the unique needs of each school community.
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