Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90712


Summary:

The 90712 zip code area is home to 9 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades across 3 different school districts: Bellflower Unified, Long Beach Unified, and Paramount Unified. While the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, a few standouts emerge, including Odyssey STEM Academy, which ranks in the top 25% of California high schools, and Stephen Foster Elementary, which also performs well and ranks in the top 25% of California elementary schools.

The data reveals stark contrasts in school performance within the 90712 zip code. While some schools like Odyssey STEM Academy and the top-performing elementary schools, such as Riley Elementary and Holmes Elementary, excel with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism, others like Buena Vista High and Craig Williams Elementary struggle significantly.

The data also suggests a potential correlation between the schools' socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and their academic performance. Schools with higher poverty rates tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the transition from elementary to middle school appears to be a critical juncture, with a noticeable dip in performance observed at Hoover Middle. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the diverse needs of students and schools within the 90712 zip code community.








Cities Near Zip Code 90712

See the top CA California cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
h-SD2L4_06___90712__4_4_011110011__ retrieved from Database in 3543 milliseconds.