Summary:
Pacifica, California, is served by one public middle school, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle, which educates about 484 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Pacifica School District.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is a consistently strong performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top quarter of all California middle schools. The school excels in English Language Arts, where student proficiency exceeds both district and state averages. While its math scores are solidly above the state average, there is a noticeable pattern of scores declining from 6th to 8th grade, which is an area the school is likely monitoring. Science scores, though above the state average, are lower than the district average, presenting another opportunity for growth.
With a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with less economic disadvantage than many in the state. The chronic absenteeism rate is better than the state average but higher than the district's, indicating that improving attendance could be a pathway to even stronger academic results. Overall, parents can be confident in the school's stable, above-average academic performance and its commitment to maintaining a high standard of education.
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