Catherine L. Zane Middle is a public middle school in Eureka, California, serving 433 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Eureka City Schools district, which is ranked 1057 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Over the past several years, Catherine L. Zane Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, typically between 1400-1600 out of around 2,700-2,800 schools. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students generally performing better than female students. Asian and multi-racial students have the lowest rankings, while Hispanic and White students perform slightly better but still below average. The school has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.2% to 34.1% in recent years, which can negatively impact student learning.
Academically, Catherine L. Zane Middle is below the Eureka City Schools district and the state of California averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Winship Middle and Freshwater Charter Middle, Catherine L. Zane Middle generally performs worse across various academic measures. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 72.75%, likely contributes to these academic challenges.
Eureka City Schools
Catherine L. Zane Middle ranks 1422nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Catherine L. Zane Middle.
Students at Catherine L. Zane Middle are 41% White, 27% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 4% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend Catherine L. Zane Middle usually go on to attend Eureka Senior High