School District Statistics

School District Statistics

If you are contemplating a move to a different area of San Diego there are many factors to consider while weighing the pros and cons of a neighborhood. Most people will consider the accessibility of the home to amenities, such as grocery stores, shopping, or parks. Some will look at the crime rates in the region to ensure that it is a safe community. If you have children the school district is usually a priority in your decision to move into a particular neighborhood. There are many ways to evaluate a school. One way is by using the academic performance index report, which compares the testing scores of every school in San Diego County. You are able to see if a particular school has met there required change in their scores, as well as the percent change from last year. The scores are pulled from the STAR and CAHSEE tests, based on values from 200-1,000.

	Percent Increase in Test Scores ’09-’10 of San Diego County High Schools

West	East
La Jolla 10%	Rancho Bernardo 14%
Carlsbad 0%	Poway 7%
Oceanside 10%	Scripps Ranch 34%

Based on these statistics we can see that high schools located more inland have increased their scores significantly over the past year. While coastal cities have also seen a general increase in their scores during the same period, it was not quite as great as inland cities. Most all of these schools scored in the high range, over 812. Scripps Ranch High had the highest score of 875. Unfortunately, Oceanside had the lowest score of 750. Education often takes precedence for parents when it comes to their children. If you are thinking about selling and moving to a new area it is a good idea to research the new school district in the area. In addition to academic performance statistics, it is also recommended that homebuyers look up crime statistics, and familiarize themselves with the surrounding area before buying. Purchasing a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people will make in their lives. Why wouldn’t you take the time to research your investment?

      Nick Alameddin

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Cardiff By-The-Sea Real Estate Update

Located just north of Solana Beach and in the southern part of Encinitas, Cardiff By-The-Sea is easily within commuting distance to almost all of San Diego. While technically a part of the city of Encinitas, Cardiff is recognized by its own zip code (92007). Situated just west of Interstate 5, many of its residents live on hillsides with gorgeous ocean views. The city has a population of 11,019 people, with a median household income of $81,059 and is well known as one of the most charming seaside communities in the nation. Cardiff offers residents the small town atmosphere, with the convenience of a nearby big city.

Currently in Cardiff By-The-Sea there are 48 homes for sale. Being a very small, yet attractive city, the average listing price of these luxury beach homes with fantastic views is $1,427,954. From January through August of 2009 there were 525 homes listed, 103 of them being new listings. During the same period of this year there were slightly more homes listed totaling 553 active listings with 115 new homes coming on the market. Similar to many other areas of the United States, Cardiff has seen a tremendous effect on their real estate market over the past few years. In August 2009 there were only three homes sold in Cardiff with a median sales price of $749,000. This year, in August 2010, there were five homes sold in the area with a median sales price of $735,000. with more homes entering the market this year sellers have seen a slight drop in the home values, opening the market to buyers.

With mortgage rates at record lows, it is a great opportunity for potential homebuyers to save in the purchase of their new home, and homeowners to refinance. As of October 18^th, 2010 in San Diego County a 15 year fixed mortgage rate is 3.936%, 30 year fixed is 4.429%, and a 40 year fixed is 4.614%. These rates have helped generate activity in the real estate market over the past three quarters this year, and are expected to stay low through the rest of the year. However, mortgage rates tend to fluctuate on a daily basis and depend on the qualification of each applicant. If you are thinking of buying or refinancing in Cardiff By-The-Sea, now would be a great time to look into it and take advantage of these rates.

      Nick Alameddin

     Real Estate Broker

    C 760.802.4166

    O 858.455.6700

    F 858.455.0100

http://www.PremiereSD.com

    DRE License #01426515

Celebrating 18 years in the Real Estate Business, who do you know that wants to Sell, Short Sell or buy in the next 30 days?

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