Summary:
Zip code 91606 contains one middle school, Roy Romer Middle, a grades 6-8 campus in the Los Angeles Unified district serving 707 students in a high-need community.
Roy Romer Middle shows a clear and positive trend of improvement, having moved from the 20th to the 31st percentile in statewide rankings over the past three years. This progress is notable given that 94% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's chronic absenteeism rate, while higher than the state average, is slightly better than the district's, which may indicate effective support systems for student attendance.
Academically, the school performs below both district and state averages in English, math, and science, with the largest gap in science proficiency. However, performance in English Language Arts is remarkably stable across all three grade levels. A key point for consideration is the school's high per-student spending of over $22,500, which has not yet translated to average academic outcomes, suggesting families may want to inquire about how resources are specifically used to support classroom instruction and student learning.
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