Summary:
The 94060 zip code area is home to two schools - Pescadero Elementary and Middle School and Pescadero High School, both part of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified district. While Pescadero High School stands out as the stronger performing school, both institutions face challenges that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.
Pescadero High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking in the top 30% of California high schools and earning 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. The school boasts an impressive 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, with students performing above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. In contrast, Pescadero Elementary and Middle School has lower rankings, test scores, and a high chronic absenteeism rate compared to state and district averages.
However, both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Pescadero High School, which stands at 54.3%. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, 42.28% for Pescadero Elementary and Middle and 37.5% for Pescadero High, suggest that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the schools' academic performance. The relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools could be a positive factor, but more data is needed to fully understand the trajectory and areas for improvement across the district.
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