Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools (primarily grades K-5) in the Long Beach, CA area within zip code 90805, with seven in the Long Beach Unified district and one in Paramount Unified.
Among these schools, Dooley Elementary and McKinley Elementary are the top performers based on recent statewide rankings, while Captain Raymond Collins and King Elementary rank lowest. Notably, Grant Elementary has seen a significant decline in its ranking over the past few years.
All schools in this area face the common challenge of very high chronic absenteeism, with rates far above the state average. While per-student funding is relatively consistent, academic results vary, with science scores being a particular area of struggle across the board. The single school from Paramount Unified performs below the others despite similar resources, suggesting potential differences in district support or programs.
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