Summary:
The Alisal Union school district in Salinas consists of 13 elementary schools serving grades K-6, all of which face significant academic challenges compared to state averages but demonstrate a notable strength in maintaining student attendance.
When comparing schools, Monte Bella Elementary stands out as the highest performer in English and math, while Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary leads in science. Alisal Community combines relatively strong academics with excellent attendance. In contrast, Fremont Elementary and Alisal Virtual Academy face the greatest struggles, with the virtual school showing particularly low proficiency and very high chronic absenteeism despite having the highest per-student spending.
An overview of the district reveals that while all schools perform below state averages, most have chronic absenteeism rates better than the state, which is a positive sign. Performance can be inconsistent between grades, with some schools showing drops in 6th grade. The data suggests that families may want to look at specific grade-level performance and attendance records, in addition to overall rankings, when considering their options within the district.
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