Summary:
The 93454 zip code area of Santa Maria, California is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This analysis provides key insights into the performance and characteristics of these schools.
The standout schools in this area are Trivium Charter, a public charter virtual school with exceptional performance, and Benjamin Foxen Elementary, a top-performing public elementary school in the Blochman Union Elementary district. Trivium Charter boasts a 94.1% four-year graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and very low chronic absenteeism, while consistently outperforming the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Benjamin Foxen Elementary also outperforms the state and district averages in core academic subjects.
In contrast, some schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita district, such as Fesler (Isaac) Junior High and Alvin Elementary, struggle to meet state standards. These schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. However, the data also suggests that schools like Miller (Isaac) Elementary and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary have shown signs of progress and potential for improvement.
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