Summary:
The Redwood City Elementary school district in California is home to three middle schools: John F. Kennedy Middle, North Star Academy, and McKinley Institute of Technology. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance and student demographics.
North Star Academy stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 3-6 middle schools in California and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates in core subjects, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, McKinley Institute of Technology appears to be the lowest-performing school, ranking in the bottom half of California middle schools with a 0-1 star rating and significantly lower proficiency rates than the district and state.
The data also reveals notable differences in student demographics and school characteristics. North Star Academy has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and free/reduced lunch rate, while John F. Kennedy Middle and McKinley Institute of Technology have higher rates in these areas. The student-teacher ratios also vary, with North Star Academy having the highest ratio, yet still outperforming the other schools.
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