Summary:
The Cascade Union Elementary district contains a single middle school, Anderson Middle, serving grades 6-8. Anderson Middle has consistently underperformed compared to district and state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's overall performance ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 1942 out of 2740 California middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1915 out of 2777 in 2023-2024.
Anderson Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 77.33%, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.1 is slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio for middle schools. These demographic factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges and suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student body.
Overall, the data reveals concerning trends at Anderson Middle School within the Cascade Union Elementary district. The school's persistent underperformance on standardized assessments, declining statewide ranking, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students indicate that the school may be facing significant obstacles in providing a quality education to its students. Further investigation and targeted efforts to improve academic outcomes at Anderson Middle School are warranted.
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