Summary:
The Santa Maria-Bonita school district in California is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools face significant challenges, as evidenced by their generally low performance on standardized tests and high rates of chronic absenteeism and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Kunst (Tommie) Junior High has the highest student enrollment and the best test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, though still below state averages. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 22.0%. In contrast, Arellanes Junior High has the lowest enrollment but the highest ELA proficiency among the 4 schools.
Overall, the middle schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita district face significant challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 61.07% to 90.89%) and relatively high student-teacher ratios (17.1 to 19.2). Targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of the student population in this area.
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