Summary:
Zip code 94956 contains one middle school, West Marin Elementary, which uniquely serves grades 2 through 8 in the Shoreline Unified district, providing a continuous educational experience for its 114 students.
This school stands out for its strong academic performance and exceptional student attendance. It consistently scores higher than its district average in all subjects and, importantly, has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7%, which is dramatically lower than both the district and state averages. The school's sixth-grade class is particularly high-achieving, with 80% proficient in English and over 66% in math. While there is a noted dip in math scores in the seventh and eighth grades, the school's overall trajectory is positive, having improved its statewide ranking over the past three years.
Notably, West Marin Elementary achieves these results while serving a community where a significant majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's substantial per-student investment appears to support these outcomes, making it a compelling example of effective education within its Shoreline Unified district context.
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