Summary:
Zip code 92672 in San Clemente, CA, is served by five public schools—four elementary and one middle school—enrolling around 2,700 students across two districts, Capistrano Unified and Fallbrook Union Elementary.
Among these schools, San Onofre Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 5-star rating with exceptionally high test scores in English and math, despite having the highest percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Other strong options include Concordia Elementary, which shows consistent 4-star performance, and Las Palmas Elementary, which has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Clarence Lobo Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates in the area.
Parents should note that Shorecliffs Middle, the sole middle school, shows a significant drop in math scores compared to the elementary feeders and has the highest chronic absenteeism, indicating potential challenges with the middle school transition. There is no clear link between a school's spending per student and its academic results here, as some higher-spending schools have lower outcomes. The remarkable success of San Onofre Elementary suggests it has developed highly effective programs that other schools could learn from.
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