Summary:
The Piedmont Middle school is the sole middle school located within the Piedmont City Unified school district. This exceptional institution has consistently ranked among the top 1.3% of middle schools in California, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from School Digger.
Piedmont Middle's students have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, significantly outpacing their peers across the state in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). In the 2023-2024 school year, an impressive 84.03% of Piedmont Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to the state average of just 47.04%. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.8% and small student-teacher ratio of 16.6 further contribute to its success.
While Piedmont Middle serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 2.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's exceptional performance suggests it is providing a high-quality education that exceeds regional standards. This level of sustained excellence, as evidenced by Piedmont Middle's consistent top rankings over the past three school years, is truly noteworthy and a testament to the school's commitment to academic excellence.
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