Summary:
The Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter District in San Luis Obispo, California, consists of a single high-performing elementary school, Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter, which serves grades K-6 with an enrollment of 163 students.
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter is a consistent standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 6% of all California elementary schools for three consecutive years. Academically, the school significantly outperforms state averages, with approximately 83% of students proficient in English, 75% in math, and 68% in science—each about 35 percentage points higher than the state. This excellence is consistent across grade levels, with particular strengths in 6th-grade English and 3rd-grade math.
Key factors contributing to this success include a chronic absenteeism rate that is 40% lower than the state average and efficient use of resources, achieving these results with a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. As the only school in its district, it benefits from focused support, and the Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter District itself ranks in the top 4% statewide, reflecting a sustained model of educational excellence.
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