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Woodrow Wallace Middle

Summary:

Woodrow Wallace Middle School is a public middle school located in Lake Isabella, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 273 students. The school is part of the Kernville Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1295 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodrow Wallace Middle School consistently performs below the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, with only around 25-30% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45-47%. The school's performance in Science is also significantly lower than the state average, with only around 10% of students proficient or better. The school's performance is generally on par or slightly lower than the Kernville Union Elementary School District, indicating that the district as a whole is struggling.

Woodrow Wallace Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female and Hispanic students performing better than their male and White counterparts, respectively. The school's lowest-performing subgroups are Special Education students, Disabled students, and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, who make up over 80% of the school's population. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.6% in 2017-2018 to 63.8% in 2021-2022, which is likely a contributing factor to the school's overall academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
       Lake Isabella, CA  93240-9608

(760) 379-4646

District: Kernville Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2339th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,408 Help


Students who attend Woodrow Wallace Middle usually attend:

High:    Kern Valley High

Feeder schools for Woodrow Wallace Middle:

Elementary:    Kernville Elementary
    Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
18.3%
American Indian:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodrow Wallace Middle ranks worse than 84.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (18.3%), American Indian (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodrow Wallace Middle is 23.2. (See more...)
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Compare Woodrow Wallace Middle employs 11.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodrow Wallace Middle is $8,408.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodrow Wallace Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodrow Wallace Middle 2339th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Woodrow Wallace Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kernville Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kernville Union Elementary 1295th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodrow Wallace Middle

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Rank History for all students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 45.71 1272nd 2379 46.5%
2015 24.90 1833rd 2477 26.0%
2016 30.31 1638th 2497 34.4%
2017 21.38 1979th 2508 21.1%
2018 14.00 2209th 2480 10.9%
2019 26.48 1944th 2715 28.4%
2022 24.46 2018th 2740 26.4%
2023 18.57 2353rd 2802 16.0%
2024 18.01 2339th 2777 15.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.83 1495th 1538 2.8%
2024 16.92 1543rd 1550 0.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.05 1991st 2230 10.7%
2019 28.25 1754th 2369 26.0%
2022 26.79 1826th 2458 25.7%
2023 20.03 2168th 2549 14.9%
2024 19.40 2202nd 2575 14.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.55 215th 336 36.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.03 2096th 2262 7.3%
2019 27.41 1706th 2380 28.3%
2022 30.18 1660th 2509 33.8%
2023 17.80 2188th 2547 14.1%
2024 20.63 2065th 2546 18.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.18 1344th 1369 1.8%
2019 21.20 1361st 1491 8.7%
2022 17.37 1524th 1531 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.48 2002nd 2273 11.9%
2019 24.76 1812th 2407 24.7%
2022 21.12 2002nd 2527 20.8%
2023 20.52 2072nd 2558 19.0%
2024 16.01 2237th 2547 12.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.55 1912th 2072 7.7%
2019 29.04 1570th 2213 29.1%
2022 37.87 1361st 2359 42.3%
2023 11.22 2291st 2391 4.2%
2024 15.40 2163rd 2383 9.2%
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Rank History for White students at Woodrow Wallace Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.05 1459th 1496 2.5%
2019 10.84 1453rd 1602 9.3%
2022 8.94 1460th 1555 6.1%
2023 7.96 1470th 1552 5.3%
2024 6.46 1474th 1535 4.0%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodrow Wallace Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 285 1 3 38 9 1 5 0 342
2012 289 5 4 30 6 0 4 0 338
2013 293 2 2 34 8 0 2 0 341
2014 290 7 3 33 11 0 1 0 345
2015 272 4 3 40 10 0 2 0 331
2016 287 1 2 38 8 0 1 0 337
2017 274 3 2 45 8 0 2 0 334
2018 232 1 2 43 6 0 2 0 286
2019 226 0 2 52 6 0 3 0 289
2020 214 3 3 69 5 0 1 0 295
2021 191 5 2 69 7 0 3 0 277
2022 189 6 2 53 7 0 7 0 264
2023 201 7 1 50 8 0 6 0 273

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 Woodrow Wallace Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 342 n/a n/a 67.8
2012 338 14.3 23.5 99.1
2013 341 12.7 26.7 79.8
2014 345 14.5 23.7 71.3
2015 331 17.0 19.4 69.2
2016 337 16.0 21.0 72.7
2017 334 14.2 23.4 71.9
2018 286 13.7 20.8 74.8
2019 289 14.5 19.9 69.6
2020 295 n/a n/a 72.2
2021 277 11.1 24.9 76.5
2022 264 12.5 21.1 83.7
2023 273 11.7 23.2 80.6

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 Woodrow Wallace Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 342 n/a n/a 67.8
2012 338 14.3 23.5 99.1
2013 341 12.7 26.7 79.8
2014 345 14.5 23.7 71.3
2015 331 17.0 19.4 69.2
2016 337 16.0 21.0 72.7
2017 334 14.2 23.4 71.9
2018 286 13.7 20.8 74.8
2019 289 14.5 19.9 69.6
2020 295 n/a n/a 72.2
2021 277 11.1 24.9 76.5
2022 264 12.5 21.1 83.7
2023 273 11.7 23.2 80.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodrow Wallace Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,408

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodrow Wallace Middle

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 1944th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2353rd of 2802 Middle schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Woodrow Wallace Middle)25.722.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kernville Union Elementary)25.722.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wallace Middle)18.111.1
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kernville Union Elementary)18.111.1
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Woodrow Wallace Middle)41.820.2
 21.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kernville Union Elementary)41.820.2
 21.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wallace Middle)17.420
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kernville Union Elementary)17.420
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Woodrow Wallace Middle)44.724.4
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kernville Union Elementary)44.724.4
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wallace Middle)206.7
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kernville Union Elementary)206.7
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Woodrow Wallace Middle)21.215.9
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Kernville Union Elementary)21.215.9
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students289273
 5.5%
African American07
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic5250
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White226201
 11.1%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%80.6%
 11%

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Students at Woodrow Wallace Middle are 74% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Woodrow Wallace Middle.

Woodrow Wallace Middle ranks in the bottom 15.8% of California middle schools.

Students who attend Woodrow Wallace Middle usually go on to attend Kern Valley High


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