Summary:
This analysis examines five high-performing elementary schools (grades K-5, with Tincher Preparatory serving K-8) in Long Beach's 90815 zip code, all part of the Long Beach Unified school district, where they consistently outperform both district and state academic averages.
Among these schools, Gant Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide, followed closely by Prisk Elementary (94th percentile) and the notably improved Tincher Preparatory (91st percentile). Emerson Parkside Academy and Bixby Elementary also perform strongly, ranking in the 84th and 77th percentiles respectively, demonstrating that all local options are solid academic choices.
Interesting findings include that higher per-student spending, as seen at Emerson Parkside Academy, does not automatically translate to the highest test scores, while Bixby Elementary achieves strong results with the lowest spending. Schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Emerson Parkside, tend to have better outcomes, and all three top schools have maintained excellent 4 or 5-star ratings for several consecutive years, indicating sustained quality.
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