Summary:
Zip code 92065 in Ramona, California, is served by 11 schools within the Ramona City Unified district, educating about 4,500 students across elementary, middle, high, and alternative programs.
Among the standout schools, James Dukes Elementary is the highest-performing elementary school, while Ramona High shows strong success with a 95% graduation rate. Ramona Community Montessori excels in science and has the best student attendance. In contrast, Ramona Elementary and Hanson Elementary face significant academic challenges, and Montecito High (Continuation) struggles with very low test scores and high absenteeism.
Key insights for parents include a noticeable drop in fifth-grade math scores across elementary schools, which the district is likely examining. While chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average and linked to lower performance, Ramona High succeeds despite this challenge. The performance of alternative programs varies greatly, with Mountain Valley Academy achieving strong test scores. Overall, the district contains both high-performing schools and those in need of additional support, with significant differences in outcomes between schools.
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