Summary:
In the Guadalupe Union Elementary district, there is one middle school, Kermit McKenzie Intermediate, serving grades 4 through 8 in a community where a large majority of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency in English, math, and science falling well below state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, it also demonstrates notable strengths, including a chronic absenteeism rate better than the state average and a standout Spanish language program where students outperform both the district and state. The school's performance in Spanish listening and reading is a relative bright spot, suggesting effective support in this area.
While per-student spending is above the California average, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years. For parents, the key takeaways are that the school manages student attendance effectively and excels in Spanish language instruction, but significant improvement is needed in core academic subjects, especially math and science, to help students reach state standards.
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