Summary:
The 93458 zip code area of Santa Maria, California is home to 11 schools, all part of the Santa Maria-Bonita school district. This district is ranked 1,380 out of 1,560 districts in California and has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The schools in this area include 9 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, with no high schools or alternative schools.
While most of the schools in the 93458 zip code area are struggling, a few stand out as performing better than others. Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary has the highest overall performance, ranking 3,913 out of 5,848 elementary schools in California and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary also performs well, ranking 2,501 out of 5,848 elementary schools in California and earning a 3-star rating, with the second-highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Fairlawn Elementary stands out with relatively strong proficiency rates, especially in English Language Arts, and a higher 1-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to some of the other lower-performing schools.
However, the majority of the schools in the 93458 zip code area face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism, high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. These factors suggest that the schools in this area are dealing with significant socioeconomic challenges that impact student learning and achievement. While the presence of some higher-performing schools indicates the potential for improvement, targeted interventions and support will be crucial to address the underlying issues and help all the schools in the district see better outcomes for their students.
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