Summary:
The 93442 zip code in Morro Bay, California, is served by two public schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified district: Morro Bay High (grades 9-12) and Del Mar Elementary (grades K-5), together educating over 1,000 students in a district ranked above average statewide.
Both schools achieve strong academic results despite serving a significant number of students with economic need. Morro Bay High stands out with an exceptional 96.4% graduation rate and proficiency in English Language Arts that is over 20 points above the state average. Del Mar Elementary has shown improvement, moving up to a 4-star rating, and excels in science, scoring 20 points above the state average. However, both schools share a notable challenge in mathematics, where proficiency lags behind their performance in other subjects.
A key area for attention is chronic absenteeism, which is higher at both schools than the district average. The schools also show different performance trends; Del Mar's statewide ranking has improved in recent years, while Morro Bay High's has slightly declined from its very high position. Overall, the schools in this area are performing well, with the high school's graduation success being a particular strength, but targeted efforts in math and attendance could help elevate their performance further.
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