Summary:
The Manzanita Public Charter District contains a single elementary school, Manzanita Public Charter, serving grades K-6 with 483 students and located at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Manzanita Public Charter stands out for its exceptionally low rate of chronic student absenteeism, at just 6.2% compared to the state average of 19.4%, indicating a strong culture of attendance. Academically, the school performs near or slightly above state averages, with particular strength in science where its proficiency rate exceeds the state average. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating over the last three years, though its statewide ranking percentile has seen a gradual decline during that period.
Performance varies by grade level, with 3rd graders excelling in math and 5th graders in English Language Arts, while 6th-grade scores fall below state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 25.4 to 1, the school operates with a relatively high class size but achieves these results with per-student spending slightly above the state average. For parents, the school offers a stable educational environment with a significant strength in ensuring students are present and ready to learn.
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