Summary:
The 94920 zip code area is home to three exceptional schools - two elementary schools (Reed Elementary and Bel Aire Elementary) and one middle school (Del Mar Middle) - all part of the Reed Union Elementary School District. These schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with Del Mar Middle standing out as a clear leader in the region.
Del Mar Middle is ranked in the top 100 middle schools in California, placing 97th out of 2,777 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. It has received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is an exceptional school. Del Mar Middle's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with 78.63% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%. The school also has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, well below the state average, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1.
While the two elementary schools also perform well, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, Del Mar Middle stands out as the clear academic leader in the area. The data suggests that the Reed Union Elementary School District is providing a high-quality education across all three schools, with potential areas for further exploration around equity and the benefits of small class sizes.
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