Summary:
The Gustine Unified school district in California has only one middle school, Gustine Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The data indicates that this school is consistently performing well below state averages across key academic measures, ranking in the bottom quartile of California middle schools.
Gustine Middle has struggled with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 15.45% and 9.65% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2246 out of 2740 in 2021-2022 to 2555 out of 2777 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (78.27%) and a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate (28.6%).
While the data does not provide information about other middle schools in the Gustine Unified district, the analysis of Gustine Middle suggests that the district may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the school's consistently low performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population. Ensuring that the school has adequate resources and staffing to support student learning may also be an area for improvement.
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