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1. Santa Monica Malibu student achievement scores are high and rising.
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| Academic test scores exceed the California statewide average by more than 100 points Santa Monica Malibu easily surpasses California’s benchmark of excellence, with students from every ethnic and socioeconomic subgroup doing significantly better than their statewide counterparts. |
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2. Santa Monica Malibu teachers and staff are very highly qualified. |
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Nearly 60% of teachers hold a masters’ degree or doctorate, compared with just 39% in Los Angeles County or 35% statewide. Our District is a national leader in teachers certified by the prestigious National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. |
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3. Santa Monica Malibu high schools have a 98% graduation rate -- significantly higher than the national average. |
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The top colleges and universities in the nation seek out Santa Monica and Malibu graduates. Each year more than 60 students attend U.C. Berkeley and UCLA. Recent graduates study at every one of the top 25 National Universities and top 25 National Liberal Arts Colleges in the US News & World Report rankings. |
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4. Santa Monica Malibu High Schools are academically rigorous. |
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Malibu and Santa Monica High Schools offer 31 different Advanced Placement (AP) courses, more than many private schools. Student participation and performance in AP has risen dramatically in the last five years. |
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5. Santa Monica Malibu schools are recognized with state and national honors. |
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Malibu and Santa Monica include two National Blue Ribbon Schools, four California Distinguished Schools, four 2007 California Honor Roll Schools, one Disney Spotlight award winner, and two Title 1 Academic Award winning schools. |
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6. A rich history and diverse community distinguish Santa Monica Malibu schools. |
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The 132-year-old school system is the oldest public institution in Santa Monica, and Santa Monica and Malibu schools predate the establishment of their city governments. At the same time, Santa Monica and Malibu schools reflect the diversity of its two cities. |
| 7. Santa Monica and Malibu High Schools rank in the top 203 high schools nationally. |
| Both schools are among the top 1% of US schools according to Newsweek magazine placing them among the top 23 high schools in California. |
| 8. Santa Monica and Malibu schools offer internationally recognized arts and music programs. |
| 100% of elementary students study music from 3rd to 5th grade, with nearly 40% continuing through high school. Middle and high school orchestras, bands and choirs consistently achieve Superior ratings at festivals and competitions and have performed all over the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Rudolphinium in Prague and Disney Concert Hall. |
| 9. Santa Monica and Malibu schools offer science and language programs unique in the nation. |
| The highly acclaimed dual-immersion program at Edison Language Academy begins one of only 11 K-12 dual language immersion programs nationwide. Santa Monica and Malibu schools also offer a Marine Science elementary school at Pt. Dume and a science magnet at John Adams Middle School. |
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10. Santa Monica and Malibu schools’ parent involvement and community support are unrivaled. |
| 85% of all school-age children living in Santa Monica attend their public schools (up from 81% in 2000) and 82% of Malibu kids go to their local schools. Local community funding provides 17% of SMMUSD revenues, providing the critical difference between typical public education and our world-class public schools. |
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