Summary:
The city of Imperial Beach, California is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with some standout institutions like Mar Vista Senior High and Imperial Beach Charter leading the way, while others like Central Elementary and SBUSD Virtual Academy face significant challenges.
Mar Vista Senior High stands out with its high 91.3% four-year graduation rate and low 3.5% dropout rate, both of which are better than the Sweetwater Union High district and California state averages. The school also performs well on standardized tests, with many grade levels scoring above the district and state in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Imperial Beach Charter and Bayside STEAM Academy excel in specific areas, with the charter school performing strongly in English Language Arts and the STEAM academy standing out in Math.
Across the district, the data reveals several challenges, including high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, as well as concerning chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the SBUSD Virtual Academy with 73.5%. These factors likely contribute to the performance disparities observed between the schools, with some institutions struggling to meet state and district averages on standardized tests. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in Imperial Beach, highlighting both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
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