Summary:
This analysis covers six public schools in Marina, California (zip code 93933), serving about 2,700 students from kindergarten through 12th grade across the Monterey Peninsula Unified and Learning for Life Charter District.
Among these schools, J. C. Crumpton Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, with particularly strong science and math scores, while Ione Olson Elementary has the best student attendance and shows improving rankings. Marina High excels at keeping students on track, boasting a graduation rate over 91% and a very low dropout rate, though its math and science test scores are concerningly low. In contrast, Marina Vista Elementary and Learning for Life Charter face significant academic challenges, with the charter school having a notably high dropout rate.
Overall, schools in this area serve a high-need population and perform below state averages in core subjects, especially mathematics. Key takeaways include a notable strength in elementary science at some schools, a clear link between good attendance and better outcomes, and significant year-to-year changes in some schools' rankings, indicating that school-level practices heavily influence success.
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