Summary:
The San Marcos Unified School District in California is home to three middle schools: San Elijo Middle, Woodland Park Middle, and San Marcos Middle. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Among the three middle schools, San Elijo Middle stands out as the top performer. The school ranks 449 out of 2,777 California middle schools and receives a 4-star rating from the state. Its students consistently outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy, with 65.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 56.53% for the district and 47.04% for the state. Additionally, San Elijo Middle has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 16.5% and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 15.86%.
In contrast, Woodland Park Middle and San Marcos Middle lag behind in several key metrics. Woodland Park Middle has a 53.86% proficiency rate in English Language Arts/Literacy, while San Marcos Middle has a 39% proficiency rate. These lower-performing schools also have higher chronic absenteeism rates and a larger percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Understanding and addressing these performance gaps within the San Marcos Unified School District could be a valuable focus for educational improvement efforts.
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