Summary:
Shoreline Unified School District contains one school serving middle school grades, West Marin Elementary, a unique K-8 campus in Point Reyes Station with 114 students that outperforms its own Shoreline Unified district in key areas.
West Marin Elementary shows notable strengths, particularly in student attendance and certain academic subjects. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is exceptionally low at 7%, far better than the district and state averages, which is a strong indicator of student engagement. Academically, the school exceeds district proficiency rates in English, math, and science, with standout performance in 6th grade English and 3rd grade math. It's important to note the school serves a high-need population, with nearly three-quarters of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Areas for attention include mathematics performance in the upper grades, where proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade are notably lower. The school's science scores, while above the district, are slightly below the state average. Overall, West Marin Elementary has shown improvement in its statewide ranking in recent years and demonstrates that a school can achieve solid academic results and excellent attendance even while serving a community with significant economic need.
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