Summary:
The city of Arroyo Grande, California is home to 8 schools that are part of the Lucia Mar Unified School District. This includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in Arroyo Grande, Arroyo Grande High School stands out with the highest enrollment, student-teacher ratio, graduation rate, and academic performance in English Language Arts/Literacy compared to the other high schools. Harloe Elementary and Paulding Middle also have the highest student-teacher ratios in their respective grade levels, but demonstrate strong academic results. Additionally, Ocean View Elementary consistently performs well across all grade levels in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with the higher-performing schools like Arroyo Grande High, Paulding Middle, and the top elementary schools contrasting with the lower-performing schools like Mesa Middle and Lopez Continuation High. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to address the achievement gap. Additionally, the alternative and continuation schools face unique challenges, with lower academic proficiency, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates compared to the traditional high schools.
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