Summary:
The Inglewood Unified School District contains only one middle school, Crozier (George W.) Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other middle schools across California, ranking in the bottom quartile for the past three years with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Crozier Middle faces significant challenges, including a very high chronic absenteeism rate of over 50% and low academic proficiency rates well below state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.95% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 10.84% were proficient in math, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (81.37%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.
Despite these challenges, Crozier Middle's performance has remained stagnant or declined slightly over the past few years, with no signs of meaningful improvement in test scores or other key metrics. Addressing the school's issues will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach from the school district and community to improve attendance, academic achievement, and support for the high-need student population.
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