Mare Island Technology Academy

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Mare Island Technology Academy ranks 1817 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mare Island Technology Academy is a public charter middle school located in Vallejo, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 278 students. The school is part of the Mare Island Technology Academy District, which is ranked 1099 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The analysis of Mare Island Technology Academy's data reveals several areas of concern. The school consistently underperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 32.93% in ELA and 22.67% in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance in CAST Science assessments is also significantly lower than the state average, with only 9.3% of students proficient. Additionally, the school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with rankings for female, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students in the bottom 20-30% of California middle schools. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also high, reaching 34.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly above the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Pinole Middle, Silverado Middle, and Hercules Middle, Mare Island Technology Academy consistently underperforms in academic assessments and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. Within the local area, there is another charter middle school, MIT Griffin Academy Middle, which serves a similar student population and generally outperforms Mare Island Technology Academy in academic assessments.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

2 Positive Pl.
Vallejo, CA 94589-1825

(707) 552-6482

District: Mare Island Technology Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1817^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.9

Number of students: 259

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.7%

Asian:

18.5%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mare Island Technology Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mare Island Technology Academy 1817^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mare Island Technology Academy in the ranking list.)

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Mare Island Technology Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mare Island Technology Academy District 1099^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mare Island Technology Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	43.56	1339^th	2715	50.7%
2021	52.24	379^th	894	57.6%
2022	26.78	1907^th	2740	30.4%
2023	20.13	2265^th	2802	19.2%
2024	29.66	1817^th	2777	34.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.39	1267^th	1442	12.1%
2022	50.27	466^th	1540	69.7%
2023	38.10	841^st	1529	45.0%
2024	26.88	1382^nd	1477	6.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.52	622^nd	1538	59.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	43.97	1217^th	2369	48.6%
2021	61.22	212^th	721	70.6%
2022	29.63	1716^th	2458	30.2%
2023	19.24	2202^nd	2549	13.6%
2024	32.15	1687^th	2575	34.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	40.98	1290^th	2380	45.8%
2021	49.34	331^st	738	55.1%
2022	22.18	1972^nd	2509	21.4%
2023	18.83	2130^th	2547	16.4%
2024	26.22	1839^th	2546	27.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	44.41	1175^th	2407	51.2%
2021	54.79	309^th	763	59.5%
2022	32.20	1572^nd	2527	37.8%
2023	21.92	2007^th	2558	21.5%
2024	32.95	1560^th	2547	38.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	36.23	391^st	643	39.2%
2022	18.61	567^th	637	11.0%
2023	27.14	469^th	614	23.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mare Island Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.87	1451^st	2213	34.4%
2022	23.48	1882^nd	2359	20.2%
2023	14.50	2214^th	2391	7.4%
2024	23.59	1876^th	2383	21.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mare Island Technology Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	33	50	104	220	1	2	22	432
2020	29	55	94	218	0	3	21	420
2021	25	65	110	197	0	9	12	418
2022	19	45	87	167	1	9	24	352
2023	15	31	60	142	0	8	22	278
2024	18	28	48	134	0	4	27	259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mare Island Technology Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	432	16.0	26.9	56.9
2020	420	n/a	n/a	55.2
2021	418	14.8	28.1	52.9
2022	352	13.6	25.7	61.6
2023	278	12.8	21.6	52.9
2024	259	10.0	25.9	64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mare Island Technology Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	432	16.0	26.9	56.9
2020	420	n/a	n/a	55.2
2021	418	14.8	28.1	52.9
2022	352	13.6	25.7	61.6
2023	278	12.8	21.6	52.9
2024	259	10.0	25.9	64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mare Island Technology Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1339^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2265^th of 2802 Middle schools	31.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mare Island Technology Academy)	40.9	25	15.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mare Island Technology Academy)	22.6	17.2	5.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mare Island Technology Academy)	44.9	9.4	35.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mare Island Technology Academy)	30.2	20	10.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mare Island Technology Academy)	46.5	25.8	20.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mare Island Technology Academy)	40.7	14.5	26.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Mare Island Technology Academy)	28.9	11.5	17.4%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	432	278	35.6%
African American	50	31	38%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	104	60	42.3%
Hispanic	220	142	35.5%
Pacific Islander	2	8	300%
White	33	15	54.5%
Two or More Races	22	22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	52.9%	4.1%

Schools Near Mare Island Technology Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Mare Island Technology Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	2 Positive Pl.	Vallejo	94589	Solano County	Mare Island Technology Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 552-6482	259	10	25.9	64.1%	18 (6.9%)	28 (10.8%)	134 (51.7%)	48 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	27 (10.4%)	29.7	1817^th of 2777 public middle schools	34.6%		20.1	2265^th of 2802 public middle schools	19.2%	448	9.3	9.3	39.0	29.8	30.1	32.9	28.8	25.0	14.5	22.7
MIT Griffin Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	233 Hobbs Ave.	Vallejo	94589	Solano County	MIT Griffin Academy Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 552-6482	66	4	15.1	63.6%	7 (10.6%)	13 (19.7%)	30 (45.5%)	9 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.6%)	31	1768^th of 2777 public middle schools	36.3%		38	1530^th of 2802 public middle schools	45.4%	238	29.4	29.4	34.8	21.4	41.2	30.9	27.3	17.9	11.8	19.4
American Canyon Middle	Public	6-8	300 Benton Way	American Canyon	94503	Solano County	Napa Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 259-8592	1,036	42	24.5	61.7%	109 (10.5%)	66 (6.4%)	435 (42.0%)	311 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	106 (10.2%)	46.8	1249^th of 2777 public middle schools	55.0%		49.7	1174^th of 2802 public middle schools	58.1%	75	25.6	25.6	47.8	40.1	47.4	45.2	33.9	23.1	22.7	26.6	$5,784
Hogan Middle	Public	6-8	850 Rosewood Ave.	Vallejo	94591	Solano County	Vallejo City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 556-3510	849	38	22.4	85.3%	50 (5.9%)	209 (24.6%)	376 (44.3%)	166 (19.6%)	4 (0.5%)	23 (2.7%)	21 (2.5%)	24.2	2067^th of 2777 public middle schools	25.6%		20.4	2245^th of 2802 public middle schools	19.9%	178	16.5	16.5	23.0	21.1	33.3	26.6	7.8	19.8	19.3	17.7
Green Valley Middle	Public	6-8	1350 Gold Hill Rd.	Fairfield	94534	Solano County	Fairfield-Suisun Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 646-7000	873	35	25.2	29.0%	185 (21.2%)	89 (10.2%)	191 (21.9%)	276 (31.6%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	123 (14.1%)	75	587^th of 2777 public middle schools	78.9%		78.2	529^th of 2802 public middle schools	81.1%	58	44.4	44.4	55.7	50.4	58.3	54.7	42.6	50.7	46.9	46.7	$5,299
Benicia Middle	Public	6-8	1100 Southampton Rd.	Benicia	94510	Solano County	Benicia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 747-8340	948	44	21.5	24.6%	392 (41.4%)	47 (5.0%)	254 (26.8%)	103 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	148 (15.6%)	66.3	755^th of 2777 public middle schools	72.8%		52.4	1096^th of 2802 public middle schools	60.9%	341	32.3	32.3	45.9	47.6	45.0	46.2	46.1	52.0	46.8	48.4	$6,195
Carquinez Middle	Public	6-8	1099 Pomona St.	Crockett	94525	Contra Costa County	John Swett Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 787-1081	263	12	21.1	85.2%	23 (8.7%)	39 (14.8%)	113 (43.0%)	52 (19.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	33 (12.5%)	20.3	2246^th of 2777 public middle schools	19.1%		18.3	2362^nd of 2802 public middle schools	15.7%	116	17.7	17.7	23.5	26.9	28.2	26.0	7.9	20.0	11.4	12.7
Silverado Middle	Public	6-8	1133 Coombsville Rd.	Napa	94558	Napa County	Napa Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 253-3688	768	37	20.9	79.6%	155 (20.2%)	6 (0.8%)	567 (73.8%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (2.9%)	20.5	2237^th of 2777 public middle schools	19.4%		22	2179^th of 2802 public middle schools	22.2%	58	8.8	8.8	25.2	27.9	25.9	26.4	15.0	18.3	15.9	16.5	$6,796
Hercules Middle	Public	6-8	1900 Refugio Valley Rd.	Hercules	94547	Contra Costa County	West Contra Costa Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 231-1429	593	23	25.7	43.7%	43 (7.3%)	91 (15.3%)	159 (26.8%)	233 (39.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	60 (10.1%)	56.5	975^th of 2777 public middle schools	64.9%		54	1059^th of 2802 public middle schools	62.2%	84	30.3	30.3	43.8	52.9	44.9	47.1	35.5	35.0	33.3	34.6	$6,868
Mayacamas Charter Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	983 Napa St.	Napa	94559	Napa County	Mayacamas Charter Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 515-4226	71	4	18.1	35.2%	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (90.1%)								(n/a)	5.9	5.9	37.0	17.9	12.5	23.9	23.1	11.1	0.0	13.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Mare Island Technology Academy

Is Mare Island Technology Academy a good school?

Mare Island Technology Academy ranks 1817^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mare Island Technology Academy?

Students at Mare Island Technology Academy are 52% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% White, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Mare Island Technology Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 259 students attended Mare Island Technology Academy.

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