Summary:
In zip code 93428, which covers the Cambria area, there is one middle school, Santa Lucia Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with a small, close-knit environment of 112 students.
Santa Lucia Middle, part of the Coast Unified district, has maintained a consistent 3-star rating for the last three years. It shows particular strength in science, where student proficiency outpaces both the district and state averages. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio and has a lower rate of chronic absenteeism than typical for California, suggesting good student engagement.
While the school's math and English scores are generally below state averages, it performs better than its 1-star district in most subjects. Notably, the school operates with very high per-student spending while serving a student population where a large majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant resources are directed to support economic need. For families in this rural area, Santa Lucia Middle represents a stable, invested school that is a relative strength within its local district.
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