Best High Schools in Morro Bay, CA

Morro Bay, CA has 4 high schools with 3,481 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Morro Bay score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Morro Bay meet expectations.

1. Templeton High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Templeton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 775 Students

2. San Luis Obispo High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students

3. Morro Bay High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students

4. Central Coast New Tech High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students

Best Middle Schools in Morro Bay, CA

Morro Bay, CA has 5 middle schools with 1,181 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Morro Bay score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Morro Bay greatly exceed expectations.

1. Teach Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 167 Students

2. Los Osos Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

3. Fine Arts Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 183 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Morro Bay, CA

Morro Bay, CA has 4 elementary schools with 1,424 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Morro Bay score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Morro Bay don't meet expectations.

1. Cayucos Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cayucos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 171 Students

2. Del Mar Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students

3. Pacheco Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 482 Students

4. Cuyama Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cuyama Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 121 Students

5. Santa Margarita Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students

6. Monterey Road Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Atascadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Morro Bay, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Morro Bay, CA has a total population of 11,392 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Morro Bay, CA

6,086

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morro Bay, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morro Bay, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morro Bay, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,884 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Morro Bay, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Morro Bay, CA

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Los Osos, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cayucos, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Atascadero, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
La Panza, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations