Summary:
The city of Pismo Beach, California is home to two schools: Judkins Middle School and Shell Beach Elementary School. While both schools serve the Pismo Beach community, the data reveals that Shell Beach Elementary is a standout performer, consistently outpacing the Lucia Mar Unified School District and the state of California in academic achievement.
Shell Beach Elementary boasts impressive academic results, with 71.43% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.6% for the district and 46.69% for the state. The school is ranked in the top 16% of all California elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 4-star rating. In contrast, Judkins Middle School lags behind, with 56.33% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.65% for the district and 47.44% for the state. Judkins Middle School also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 25.8%, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the schools' performance. Shell Beach Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.46%) compared to Judkins Middle School (64.19%), indicating a more affluent student population. Additionally, Shell Beach Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (62.15%) compared to Judkins Middle School (39.52%), which may reflect the demographic differences between the two school communities. Overall, the data paints a picture of Shell Beach Elementary as a high-performing school in the Pismo Beach area, while Judkins Middle School faces some challenges in academic achievement and student engagement.
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