Summary:
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District in California is home to 19 elementary schools serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the district as a whole is ranked 1237 out of 1568 school districts in the state and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools are outperforming the district and state averages.
Valencia Elementary and Rio del Mar Elementary are both rated 4 stars and rank in the top half of California elementary schools, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state. The Linscott Charter and Mar Vista Elementary also outperform many of their peers in the Pajaro Valley Unified district.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps, with many schools struggling with low proficiency rates, especially in high-poverty areas. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern across the district, ranging from 31.5% to 46.7%. While the two charter schools in the district outperform their traditional public school counterparts, addressing the equity issues and overall low performance will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for all students in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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