Summary:
The San Ysidro Elementary district includes five elementary schools serving grades K-6 (except for one K-5 school), which collectively face significant academic challenges, ranking in the bottom third of California districts.
Among these schools, Ocean View Hills stands out as a clear high performer, with test scores well above the district and state averages, a low chronic absenteeism rate, and a strong statewide ranking. The other four schools—Sunset Elementary, La Mirada Elementary, Willow Elementary, and Smythe Elementary—cluster together with much lower proficiency rates in English, math, and science, and they struggle with high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Key takeaways for parents are that performance varies widely within the district, with Ocean View Hills demonstrating strong and improving results. The district as a whole lags behind state averages, and chronic absenteeism is a major concern at most schools. The data shows a notable gap in middle school math preparation, particularly in 6th grade, across several schools.
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