Summary:
The 95621 zip code area in California is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the San Juan Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 923 out of 1,568 districts in California with a 2-star rating, one school in the area stands out as a clear academic leader: Cambridge Heights Elementary.
Cambridge Heights Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, ranking 1,081 out of 5,862 California elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 58.86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 62.35% in Mathematics, and 55.77% in Science - all well above the district and state averages. Cambridge Heights also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2% compared to the district average of 32.4%. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the area generally struggle academically, with proficiency rates below district and state levels.
The lone high school in the 95621 zip code, Mesa Verde High School, also faces challenges, with a 4-year graduation rate of 84.9% and a dropout rate of 8.1%. Its academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 29.22% of 11th-grade students proficient in ELA, 8.11% in Math, and 20.46% in Science - all well below district and state averages. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and providing additional support for economically disadvantaged students across the schools in this area could be important priorities for the district.
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