Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools serving grades K-5 or K-8 in zip code 90810, covering parts of Long Beach and Carson, with four schools in the Long Beach Unified district and one in Los Angeles Unified.
Among these schools, Dominguez Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores in English and Math and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Hudson faces significant challenges, with the lowest academic rankings and the highest rate of chronic absenteeism, despite having the highest per-student spending. Muir K-8, the largest school, shows positive improvement in its statewide rank and serves students through 8th grade.
Overall, schools in this area serve student populations with high economic need, and there is a noticeable link between attendance and academic performance. Science scores are an area of concern across all schools. The strong results at Dominguez Elementary, which operates in a lower-ranked district, suggest that effective school-level practices can lead to success, offering potential lessons for neighboring schools in the area.
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