Summary:
The 92626 zip code area of Costa Mesa, California is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance across these institutions, with standout schools like Maude B. Davis Elementary and Early College High performing exceptionally well, while others, such as Charles W. Tewinkle Middle and ACCESS Juvenile Hall, struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations, like Charles W. Tewinkle Middle and ACCESS Juvenile Hall, having significantly higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower test scores. Addressing these disparities and providing additional support and resources to these schools could be a key strategy for improving educational outcomes across the 92626 zip code area.
The exceptional performance of Early College High, with its 100% graduation rate and outstanding test scores, suggests that the school's unique model and approach may be worth further investigation to identify best practices that could be replicated at other schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified district and beyond.
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