Summary:
This analysis examines four K-5 elementary schools within the Long Beach Unified School District located in the Long Beach, CA 90803 zip code, revealing a generally high-performing cluster with one notable exception.
Naples Elementary stands out as the clear academic leader, ranking in the top 5% of California elementary schools with the highest proficiency rates in English, math, and science, while spending the least per student. Lowell Elementary also shows strong and improving performance with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, and Kettering Elementary performs well, particularly in math. In contrast, Mann Elementary faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates well below its peers and the highest rates of both chronic absenteeism and students qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
Overall, three of the four schools in this zip code rank in the 88th to 95th percentiles statewide, outperforming the district average. The wide performance gap within the same area highlights that factors beyond location and district resources influence outcomes, with chronic absenteeism varying by 10 percentage points between the highest and lowest-performing schools. The consistent excellence of top schools like Naples suggests effective, sustainable educational practices are in place.
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