Summary:
This analysis examines two public elementary schools, Alvin S. Hatch Elementary and El Granada Elementary, serving grades K-5 in Half Moon Bay, California (zip code 94019), both within the Cabrillo Unified School District.
Among these two schools, El Granada Elementary stands out as the higher-performing option. It achieves significantly higher proficiency rates in both English (58% vs. 28%) and Math (42% vs. 28%) compared to Alvin S. Hatch Elementary, and it holds a stronger statewide ranking. El Granada also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. While both schools have chronic absenteeism rates better than the state average, Alvin S. Hatch serves a larger student population with a higher percentage qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Parents should note that science scores are an area for improvement at both schools, as they fall below state averages. Alvin S. Hatch does offer a Spanish language program, where its students perform slightly above average. The district as a whole ranks near the middle in California, but there is a notable performance gap between these two schools, with El Granada showing a stable or improving trajectory while Alvin S. Hatch's ranking has declined in recent years.
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