Summary:
The Cabrillo Unified school district includes four elementary schools (K-5) on the San Mateo County coast, showing a wide range of academic results and school environments for families to consider.
When comparing schools, Farallone View Elementary stands out as the most consistent high performer, with strong scores in English, math, and science and a state ranking in the 85th percentile. Kings Mountain Elementary, the smallest school, achieves the highest English scores and has the best student attendance. In contrast, Alvin S. Hatch Elementary, the largest school, faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below district and state averages and a declining state ranking. El Granada Elementary shows mixed results, performing above the district average in English but with a notable drop in fifth-grade math.
Key takeaways for parents include noticing that the two smaller schools generally outperform the larger ones, and that per-student spending does not directly predict performance. The district as a whole ranks in the middle statewide, but the performance gap between its own schools is substantial, suggesting families should look closely at individual school data. Attendance appears linked to success, as the school with the lowest chronic absenteeism also has top English scores.
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