Summary:
Zip code 91204 in Glendale, California, is served by two schools within the Glendale Unified district: a traditional K-6 elementary school and a small alternative school for grades 7-10, together enrolling 868 students.
The standout school for most families is Thomas Edison Elementary, a consistently well-rated school serving 859 students. It performs above state averages in English and math, maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate than both the district and state, and does this while a majority of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Jewel City Community Day is a very small alternative school with only 9 students, designed to provide intensive, personalized support with a very low student-teacher ratio for a vulnerable population.
The two schools have vastly different resource profiles due to their distinct missions. Thomas Edison operates with a typical class size and per-student spending, while Jewel City receives significantly higher funding per pupil to support its specialized setting. For parents, the area offers a strong elementary option in a higher-performing district, with a safety-net alternative school available for students who need a different educational environment. A point for further inquiry is the dip in math scores between 3rd and 4th grade at Thomas Edison, which may be worth discussing with school administrators.
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