Middle Schools in Alvord Unified

The Alvord Unified School District in California is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. Based on the data analysis, Ysmael Villegas Middle stands out as the highest-performing middle school in the district, with stronger test scores and a higher statewide ranking compared to the other schools.

Ysmael Villegas Middle has the highest statewide school ranking, with a rank of 1069 out of 2777 California middle schools, and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates. In contrast, the other middle schools in the district, Loma Vista Middle, Arizona Middle, and Wells Middle, have lower rankings and star ratings.

The data also reveals that the Alvord Unified School District serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all the middle schools. Additionally, the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 22.8% to 27.5% across the middle schools. These factors may have implications for the resources and support needed to address the unique needs of the student population and improve academic outcomes.