Summary:
The city of Morro Bay, California is home to two schools - Morro Bay High and Del Mar Elementary, both part of the San Luis Coastal Unified school district. While Morro Bay High stands out as a high-performing school, Del Mar Elementary appears to be more average in its performance.
Morro Bay High consistently ranks in the top 20% of California high schools, with an impressive 96.2% four-year graduation rate and low 1.6% dropout rate in 2022-2023. Students at Morro Bay High significantly outperform state averages on standardized tests, with 72.44% proficient or better in 11th grade ELA and 40% proficient or better in 11th grade Math. In contrast, Del Mar Elementary ranks in the bottom half of California elementary schools and has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.1%.
The disparate performance between the high school and elementary school within the same district is noteworthy and could indicate differences in teaching quality, resources, or other factors. Both schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios at both schools are relatively high, which could impact the ability of teachers to provide individualized attention and support to students.
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