Summary:
The Guadalupe Union Elementary district in Guadalupe, California, consists of two schools, Mary Buren Elementary (grades K-4) and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate (grades 4-8), serving over 1,300 students in a community where the vast majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Comparing the two schools, Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is the higher-performing school in the district, earning a better state ranking and showing stronger results in English Language Arts, with its ranking improving over the past few years. Mary Buren Elementary shows a particular strength in Spanish listening skills, where its students perform well above state averages. Both schools maintain better student attendance rates than the state average, which is a positive sign.
Academically, the district faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English and math far below state averages; mathematics is the most critical area for improvement. Despite these challenges, the district spends more per student than the California average. A notable bright spot is that students in both schools outperform the state in Spanish language proficiency, suggesting a potential area of strength. Parents should note that the fourth grade appears to be a challenging transition point, and that Kermit McKenzie Intermediate has demonstrated a positive upward trend in its performance.
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