Summary:
The Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 is the sole middle school in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 407 students. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that fall well below state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.6%, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to the academic struggles.
Economically disadvantaged students make up the majority of the school's population, with a free/reduced lunch rate of over 95%. This demographic factor presents additional challenges in providing the necessary resources and support to help students succeed. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, dropping from 1944 out of 2740 California middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1583 out of 2777 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in the state.
Overall, the data suggests that Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 is facing significant academic and attendance-related challenges that will require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional quality, student engagement, and support for the school's economically disadvantaged population.
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