Summary:
Zip code 91436 in Encino, California, is served by one public elementary school, Lanai Road Elementary, which educates students from kindergarten through 5th grade within the Los Angeles Unified school district.
Lanai Road Elementary is a standout, high-performing school that consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, placing in the 96th to 97th percentile over the last three years. This is particularly notable because it operates within the mid-ranked Los Angeles Unified district. Academically, the school far exceeds both district and state averages, with over 80% of students proficient in English and Math, which is nearly double the district's proficiency rates.
Key factors contributing to the school's success include a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.1%, which is less than half the district average, suggesting strong student engagement and attendance. The school's performance is consistent across grade levels, though there is a noticeable, yet still high-performing, decline in Math scores from 3rd to 5th grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.5 to 1 and substantial per-student spending, Lanai Road Elementary demonstrates that exceptional educational outcomes are achievable within a larger district system.
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