Summary:
The Manzanita Middle District contains only one middle school, Manzanita Middle. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, with a statewide ranking of 1786 out of 2777 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. Manzanita Middle's performance is concerning, with low test scores, a high chronic absenteeism rate, and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Manzanita Middle's test scores are consistently below the state averages in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.33% of students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy at the end-of-course level, compared to the state average of 47.04%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 48.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average.
The data suggests that Manzanita Middle is a struggling school that is performing well below the state average in key areas. The school's declining rankings, low test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rate are all areas of concern that the school and district should address to improve student outcomes. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which is generally considered a positive factor, the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population may require targeted interventions and support to address the needs of these students.
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