Middle Schools in Antioch Unified

The Antioch Unified School District in California is home to 4 middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. While the district as a whole struggles to meet state academic standards, there is notable variation in performance among the individual middle schools.

Dallas Ranch Middle stands out as the highest-performing middle school in the district, with the strongest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Antioch Middle has the lowest proficiency rates, often less than half the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across the district, with rates ranging from 27.1% at Park Middle to 46.2% at Antioch Middle.

The middle schools in Antioch Unified serve a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the large percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.75% at Black Diamond Middle to 84.94% at Park Middle. This economic challenge may contribute to the overall academic struggles observed in the district.