Summary:
The Scott Valley Junior High is the sole middle school located within the Scott Valley Unified school district in California. With a student population of 170, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 960 out of 2,740 California middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1,409 out of 2,777 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Scott Valley Junior High's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test), is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from around 13% to 52% across different subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7% for the 2022-2023 school year.
While the school has a relatively small student population, it serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.47% in the 2022-2023 school year. This, coupled with the school's academic performance, may indicate equity issues that warrant further investigation. Overall, the data suggests that Scott Valley Junior High faces several areas of concern, including declining performance, attendance challenges, and potential equity-related issues, which may require targeted interventions and support to address.
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