Summary:
Zip code 94060 contains one elementary school, Pescadero Elementary and Middle, a K-8 school serving 126 students in a rural area within the La Honda-Pescadero Unified school district.
This school shows a remarkable story of improvement, having climbed from the 12th percentile among California schools five years ago to the 39th percentile more recently. It demonstrates particular strength in English Language Arts, with 3rd and 7th graders performing well above state averages. However, math proficiency is a significant challenge, especially by 8th grade where only 11% of students met standards, which is well below the state average. The school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 and very high per-student spending, but outcomes are mixed across subjects.
Key areas for parents to note include the school's small, close-knit environment and its upward academic trend. A concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which is higher than the state average and can impact learning. The district itself is relatively strong, ranked in the 73rd percentile statewide, suggesting a supportive broader system. For families, the school offers a unique K-8 model with individualized attention but may require supplemental support for mathematics as students progress into the middle grades.
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