Summary:
Coast Unified School District contains one middle school, Santa Lucia Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 for about 112 students in a district with high economic need.
Santa Lucia Middle shows notable strengths, particularly in science, where student proficiency significantly outpaces both the Coast Unified district and California state averages. The school also maintains a much lower rate of chronic student absenteeism compared to these broader benchmarks, which is a positive indicator of student engagement. Furthermore, students benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention.
While the school's performance in English Language Arts is close to the state average, math scores are an area for growth, with a noticeable dip in proficiency in seventh grade. The school's overall academic ranking has remained steady in the middle percentile range statewide over recent years. With per-student spending well above typical levels, Santa Lucia Middle serves as a consistent performer within Coast Unified, demonstrating effective outcomes in key areas like attendance and science instruction.
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