Summary:
This analysis covers 11 schools in Anaheim, California (zip code 92805), serving approximately 9,634 students from kindergarten through 12th grade across eight elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative K-12 school, primarily within the Anaheim Elementary and Anaheim Union High districts.
Academic performance varies widely among these schools. Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary and Epic California Academy are the top performers, ranking above the 50th percentile statewide, with Jefferson showing strong proficiency rates and Epic's 11th graders excelling in math. In contrast, Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary and Sycamore Junior High are in the bottom percentiles, with Sycamore showing a dramatic drop in math proficiency to 7.09%. Anaheim High presents a mixed picture with a high 93.7% graduation rate but concerningly low math proficiency at 10.89%.
Key challenges across the area include low mathematics proficiency in traditional schools and high chronic absenteeism, which affects 9 of the 11 schools. Interestingly, higher spending per student does not guarantee better rankings, as seen with Roosevelt (Theodore) Elementary. The standout performance of Epic California Academy, which operates with the lowest per-student spending, suggests different educational models may be impactful. Parents should note the significant middle school bottleneck and consider that high graduation rates may not fully reflect academic preparedness for college or careers.
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