Summary:
The Val Verde Unified school district in California is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. Based on the data analysis, Vista Verde Middle stands out as the highest performing middle school in the district, outpacing its peers on key metrics like state assessment scores and school rankings.
While all 4 middle schools in Val Verde Unified - Lakeside Middle, Tomas Rivera Middle, Vista Verde Middle, and March Middle - face challenges with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism, Vista Verde Middle demonstrates stronger academic performance. It has the highest percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (37.72%) and Math (17.96%) compared to the other schools and the state averages. Vista Verde Middle also has the highest statewide school ranking at 1747 out of 2777 California middle schools.
Across the district, the middle schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations, with 80-95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the performance challenges observed, particularly in mathematics. The district has opportunities to focus on improving student outcomes, addressing chronic absenteeism, and learning from the successful practices at Vista Verde Middle to elevate the other schools in the system.
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