Summary:
Zip code 93449 in the Pismo Beach area is served by one middle school, Judkins Middle, which educates about 430 students in grades 7 and 8 within the Lucia Mar Unified district.
Judkins Middle shows a consistent academic profile, maintaining a steady statewide ranking in the 68th to 70th percentile over the last three years. The school demonstrates a clear strength in English Language Arts, where student proficiency notably exceeds both the district and California state averages. This is a significant achievement, particularly as the school serves a student population where a majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Areas for growth are evident in mathematics and science, where proficiency rates are closer to or below state averages, with a noticeable dip in performance for 8th graders compared to 7th graders. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is slightly higher than the district's but better than the state's. Overall, Judkins Middle provides stable performance with strong literacy outcomes, while identified challenges in upper-grade math and science present opportunities for targeted support to help all students thrive.
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