Summary:
The 92677 zip code of Laguna Niguel, California is home to 9 schools, including 8 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Capistrano Unified School District, except for two charter schools - Community Roots Academy and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with several standout institutions, including Marian Bergeson Elementary and Niguel Hills Middle, which rank among the top-performing schools in the state.
The two charter schools in the area, Community Roots Academy and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts, perform exceptionally well, with strong test scores and rankings. However, there is a clear correlation between socioeconomic status (as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates) and academic performance, with the schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations generally performing worse on standardized tests. The middle school, Niguel Hills, outperforms the elementary schools in the area, suggesting a successful transition from elementary to middle school for students in the Capistrano Unified School District.
The racial/ethnic diversity of the student populations varies significantly across the schools, with some serving predominantly white or Asian students, while others have a more even distribution or a majority of Hispanic/Latino students. The schools with the highest chronic absenteeism rates, such as Hidden Hills Elementary and Laguna Niguel Elementary, also tend to have lower test scores, highlighting the potential impact of attendance on academic achievement.
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