Summary:
This analysis covers five public schools within the Long Beach Unified district in zip code 90806, including four elementary schools and one middle school, serving a total of over 3,500 students in a high-needs community.
Among these schools, Birney Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores and ranking in the area, while also having the lowest student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Washington Middle faces significant challenges, with the lowest test scores and a chronic absenteeism rate double the state average. The unique K-8 structure of Robinson Academy shows notable volatility, with its rank dropping significantly in the most recent year.
Overall, schools in this zip code trail behind district and state averages in all core subjects, particularly in science, and all report high rates of chronic absenteeism. Funding levels do not directly correlate with performance, as the highest-spending school, Bobbie Smith Elementary, does not achieve the highest results. The data suggests that factors like attendance and the transition to middle school are critical areas affecting student outcomes across the community.
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