Summary:
The city of San Mateo, California is home to 22 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all part of the San Mateo Union High School District and the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that consistently rank among the top in the state.
Aragon High School is a standout, ranking 99th out of 2,323 California high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has demonstrated sustained excellence, ranking 71st and 54th in the previous two school years, with impressive academic achievement, a high graduation rate, and low dropout rate. Similarly, College Park Elementary and North Shoreview Montessori are among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, with consistently high rankings and exceptional student outcomes.
The data also reveals disparities in academic performance, with a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and student achievement. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly across the schools, with lower rates associated with stronger academic performance. The challenges faced by alternative schools, such as Hillcrest at Youth Services Center, are also highlighted by the data, underscoring the need for targeted support and interventions.
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