Pixley Middle

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Pixley Middle ranks 1766 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pixley Middle is a public middle school located in Pixley, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 303 students. The school is part of the Pixley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1157 out of 1568 districts in California and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Pixley Middle faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently below-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state and district averages. The school's student group rankings also indicate achievement gaps, with the school ranking in the bottom half of California middle schools for female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Pixley Middle has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.4% in 2018-2019 to 26.3% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sequoia Middle, Almond Tree Middle, and La Vina Middle, Pixley Middle generally performs worse academically. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as higher overall state rankings. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Pixley Middle, ranging from 95.58% to 97.36%, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges observed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1520 East Ct. St.
Pixley, CA 93256-9750

(559) 757-3018

District: Pixley Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1766^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,670

Students who attend Pixley Middle usually attend:

High:

Mission Oak High

Feeder schools for Pixley Middle:

Elementary:

Pixley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.4%

White:

2.0%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pixley Middle ranks worse than 63.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.03. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.4%), White (2%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pixley Middle is 19.5. (See more...)

Compare Pixley Middle employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pixley Middle is $14,670.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pixley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pixley Middle 1766^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Pixley Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

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Pixley Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pixley Union Elementary 1157^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pixley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pixley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	18.58	1884^th	2179	13.5%
2011	19.98	1906^th	2236	14.8%
2012	17.94	1969^th	2259	12.8%
2013	10.14	2220^th	2379	6.7%
2015	13.30	2250^th	2477	9.2%
2016	11.91	2292^nd	2497	8.2%
2017	15.20	2217^th	2508	11.6%
2018	8.52	2384^th	2480	3.9%
2019	14.74	2392^nd	2715	11.9%
2021	16.76	794^th	894	11.2%
2022	22.95	2089^th	2740	23.8%
2023	22.55	2158^th	2802	23.0%
2024	31.03	1766^th	2777	36.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pixley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.49	1276^th	1364	6.5%
2019	25.91	1344^th	1442	6.8%
2021	36.64	228^th	363	37.2%
2022	32.57	1113^th	1540	27.7%
2023	37.75	858^th	1529	43.9%
2024	35.65	919^th	1477	37.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pixley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.36	2139^th	2230	4.1%
2019	18.86	2063^rd	2369	12.9%
2021	23.84	600^th	721	16.8%
2022	29.77	1711^th	2458	30.4%
2023	29.55	1781^st	2549	30.1%
2024	41.18	1332^nd	2575	48.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Pixley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.78	201^st	394	49.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Pixley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	8.92	2179^th	2262	3.7%
2019	14.48	2131^st	2380	10.5%
2021	15.28	678^th	738	8.1%
2022	22.71	1942^nd	2509	22.6%
2023	23.66	1945^th	2547	23.6%
2024	29.36	1701^st	2546	33.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Pixley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.20	2203^rd	2273	3.1%
2019	15.52	2145^th	2407	10.9%
2021	19.39	655^th	763	14.2%
2022	24.22	1878^th	2527	25.7%
2023	22.41	1980^th	2558	22.6%
2024	32.70	1569^th	2547	38.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pixley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.13	1983^rd	2072	4.3%
2019	17.84	1951^st	2213	11.8%
2022	30.83	1597^th	2359	32.3%
2023	30.22	1631^st	2391	31.8%
2024	40.35	1293^rd	2383	45.7%

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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 Pixley Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2009	23	9	2	260	0	0	0	294
2010	14	10	1	276	0	0	0	301
2011	19	7	1	301	0	0	0	328
2012	17	6	4	298	0	0	0	325
2013	19	7	3	318	0	0	0	347
2014	8	4	2	310	0	0	0	324
2015	14	4	3	321	2	0	0	344
2016	17	4	3	342	3	0	0	369
2017	9	7	2	339	2	0	0	359
2018	16	11	2	348	0	0	0	377
2019	11	6	1	303	0	2	1	324
2020	15	9	3	296	0	1	0	324
2021	8	5	2	279	0	0	0	294
2022	10	7	4	294	0	0	0	315
2023	6	4	4	289	0	0	0	303

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

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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 Pixley Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	294	14.6	17.6	98
2010	301	11.7	25.7	98
2011	328	n/a	n/a	99.1
2012	325	14.0	23.2	99.1
2013	347	13.0	26.6	97.4
2014	324	14.0	23.1	96.3
2015	344	15.0	22.9	95.9
2016	369	16.0	23.0	96.2
2017	359	15.5	23.1	96.1
2018	377	15.5	24.3	96.3
2019	324	15.0	21.6	94.1
2020	324	n/a	n/a	93.8
2021	294	14.0	21.0	95.6
2022	315	14.5	21.7	96.2
2023	303	15.4	19.5	97.4

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 Pixley Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	294	14.6	17.6	98
2010	301	11.7	25.7	98
2011	328	n/a	n/a	99.1
2012	325	14.0	23.2	99.1
2013	347	13.0	26.6	97.4
2014	324	14.0	23.1	96.3
2015	344	15.0	22.9	95.9
2016	369	16.0	23.0	96.2
2017	359	15.5	23.1	96.1
2018	377	15.5	24.3	96.3
2019	324	15.0	21.6	94.1
2020	324	n/a	n/a	93.8
2021	294	14.0	21.0	95.6
2022	315	14.5	21.7	96.2
2023	303	15.4	19.5	97.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pixley Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,670

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pixley 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 2392^nd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2158^th of 2802 Middle schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pixley Middle)	18.5	19.8	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pixley Union Elementary)	18.5	19.8	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pixley Middle)	13	10.4	2.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pixley Union Elementary)	13	10.4	2.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pixley Middle)	23.8	36.5	12.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pixley Union Elementary)	23.8	36.5	12.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pixley Middle)	17.5	21.2	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pixley Union Elementary)	17.5	21.2	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pixley Middle)	31	33	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pixley Union Elementary)	31	33	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pixley Middle)	16.3	11.7	4.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pixley Union Elementary)	16.3	11.7	4.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Pixley Middle)	8.1	6.9	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pixley Union Elementary)	8.1	6.9	1.2%
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	324	303	6.5%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	303	289	4.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	11	6	45.5%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.1%	97.4%	3.2%

Schools Near Pixley Middle

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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
Pixley Middle	Public	6-8	1520 East Ct. St.	Pixley	93256	Tulare County	Pixley Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 757-3018	303	15	19.5	97.4%	6 (2.0%)	4 (1.3%)	289 (95.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31	1766^th of 2777 public middle schools	36.4%		22.6	2158^th of 2802 public middle schools	23.0%	392	17.4	17.4	40.9	30.0	39.8	37.0	13.6	18.0	21.4	17.5	$14,670
Earlimart Middle	Public	6-8	599 South Sutter St.	Earlimart	93219	Tulare County	Earlimart Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 849-2611	487	29	17.0	96.1%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	473 (97.1%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	18.3	2322^nd of 2777 public middle schools	16.4%		19.2	2315^th of 2802 public middle schools	17.4%	7	6.7	6.7	20.0	28.7	39.0	29.4	7.6	11.3	7.3	8.8	$10,448
Buena Vista Community Day	Public	4-8	14004 Road 184	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Pleasant View Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 784-6769	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carl Smith Middle	Public	6-8	23825 Avenue 92	Terra Bella	93270	Tulare County	Terra Bella Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 535-4451	267	12	21.3	93.6%	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	255 (95.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.9	1565^th of 2777 public middle schools	43.6%		42	1400^th of 2802 public middle schools	50.0%	165	20.0	20.0	27.0	50.0	42.2	39.2	17.4	27.9	21.2	21.9	$8,997
Burton Community Day	Public	2-8	264 North Westwood St.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Burton Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 781-8020	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$16,295
Almond Tree Middle	Public	6-8	200 West 15th Ave.	Delano	93215	Kern County	Delano Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 721-3641	550	31	17.7	86.0%	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	500 (90.9%)	45 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	59.9	883^rd of 2777 public middle schools	68.2%		56.9	987^th of 2802 public middle schools	64.8%	104	21.4	21.4	63.4	51.5	53.9	55.5	44.4	33.5	29.1	34.7	$7,762
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1430 Cecil Ave.	Delano	93215	Kern County	Delano Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 721-5030	604	27	22.0	87.6%	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	547 (90.6%)	41 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	34.8	1634^th of 2777 public middle schools	41.2%		34	1664^th of 2802 public middle schools	40.6%	30	12.9	12.9	45.9	37.2	38.2	40.0	19.7	22.3	22.6	21.6	$11,629
La Vina Middle	Public	6-8	1331 Browning Rd.	Delano	93215	Kern County	Delano Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 721-3601	533	29	18.6	79.7%	8 (1.5%)	4 (0.8%)	419 (78.6%)	92 (17.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	73.7	615^th of 2777 public middle schools	77.9%		64	794^th of 2802 public middle schools	71.7%	179	36.8	36.8	59.9	66.5	67.2	64.7	36.5	39.7	38.5	38.3	$7,117
Burton Middle	Public	7-8	1155 North Elderwood St.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Burton Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 781-2671	548	26	20.7	71.4%	55 (10.0%)	3 (0.5%)	431 (78.6%)	35 (6.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.5%)	40.2	1448^th of 2777 public middle schools	47.9%		40.4	1446^th of 2802 public middle schools	48.4%	2	13.2	13.2		39.7	42.3	41.0		29.8	27.1	28.5	$6,795
Sequoia Middle	Public	7-8	1450 West Castle Ave.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Porterville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 788-0923	497	26	18.8	78.7%	80 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	383 (77.1%)	10 (2.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	50.3	1160^th of 2777 public middle schools	58.2%		57.7	969^th of 2802 public middle schools	65.4%	191	29.0	29.0		49.0	41.6	45.4		30.8	26.7	28.9	$5,916

Frequently Asked Questions about Pixley Middle

What high school do graduates of Pixley Middle attend?

Students who attend Pixley Middle usually go on to attend Mission Oak High

What district is Pixley Middle in?

Pixley Union Elementary

Is Pixley Middle a good school?

Pixley Middle ranks 1766^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pixley Middle?

Students at Pixley Middle are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Pixley Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Pixley Middle.

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