Summary:
San Clemente, California, is served by 11 public schools across three districts, primarily within the Capistrano Unified district, educating approximately 8,380 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in this coastal community.
Overall, schools in San Clemente perform well above state averages, with standout performers including Vista del Mar Elementary and Vista del Mar Middle, which consistently rank in the state's top 5-6%. San Clemente High boasts a strong 95.3% graduation rate. Notable improvements have been seen at Truman Benedict Elementary and San Onofre Elementary, the latter of which excels despite serving a higher-need population.
While performance is generally strong, there are variations; for instance, middle school rankings range from the 81st to 96th percentile. Mathematics proficiency tends to be lower than English proficiency, especially in higher grades. Parents should note that chronic absenteeism is notably higher at the high school, and per-student spending does not always directly correlate with a school's academic ranking, suggesting other factors significantly influence success.
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