Summary:
Zip code 90404 in Santa Monica is served by two high-performing elementary schools, Edison Elementary and McKinley Elementary, both part of the highly-ranked Santa Monica-Malibu Unified school district and serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
When comparing the two, Edison Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide with 84% of students proficient in English and 77% in math, significantly above district and state averages. McKinley Elementary also performs well, ranking in the 82nd percentile with 61% proficiency in English and 63% in math, though it falls slightly below the district average in English. Both schools maintain low chronic absenteeism rates and serve economically diverse student populations, with about 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
An interesting finding is that Edison achieves its exceptional results despite having a larger average class size than McKinley, suggesting factors beyond simple resource allocation contribute to its success. Parents in this area can be confident that both schools offer strong educational foundations within a top-tier district, with Edison demonstrating particularly strong and improving academic outcomes across all subjects.
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