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Miranda Junior High

Summary:

Miranda Junior High is a public middle school located in Miranda, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 106 students. The school is part of the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified school district, and based on the data provided, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools in recent years.

One of the key challenges facing Miranda Junior High is its very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.8% to 66.3% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's academic performance is consistently lower than the district and state averages, with only 20.88% of students proficient or better in ELA End of Course in 2023-2024, compared to 26.43% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with only 10.2% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 31.57% for the state.

Another factor contributing to the school's challenges is its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.11% to 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The data also shows that male students at Miranda Junior High perform better than female students, suggesting potential gender-specific challenges that need to be addressed. Despite the school's low performance, there is no clear evidence of significant improvement over the years, indicating a need for more effective interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 6831 Avenue of the Giants
       Miranda, CA  95553

(707) 943-3144

District: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2347th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
17.0%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Miranda Junior High ranks worse than 84.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.78. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (17%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miranda Junior High is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Miranda Junior High employs 5.8 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miranda Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Miranda Junior High 2347th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Miranda Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Miranda Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Miranda Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.21 1244th 2508 50.4%
2018 29.97 1661st 2480 33.0%
2019 46.11 1266th 2715 53.4%
2022 11.20 2601st 2740 5.1%
2023 11.50 2651st 2802 5.4%
2024 17.78 2347th 2777 15.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miranda Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.55 1673rd 2230 25.0%
2019 43.56 1225th 2369 48.3%
2022 12.70 2335th 2458 5.0%
2023 15.72 2333rd 2549 8.5%
2024 18.96 2219th 2575 13.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Miranda Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.11 1568th 2262 30.7%
2019 62.77 773rd 2380 67.5%
2022 14.58 2284th 2509 9.0%
2023 8.52 2501st 2547 1.8%
2024 12.37 2381st 2546 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Miranda Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.65 1480th 2273 34.9%
2019 29.25 1632nd 2407 32.2%
2022 9.39 2469th 2527 2.3%
2023 15.40 2301st 2558 10.0%
2024 24.16 1910th 2547 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Miranda Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.41 1080th 2213 51.2%
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Rank History for White students at Miranda Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.95 1343rd 1496 10.2%
2019 29.52 1140th 1602 28.8%
2022 4.29 1524th 1555 2.0%
2023 4.42 1524th 1552 1.8%
2024 7.63 1456th 1535 5.1%
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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 Miranda Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 77 2 1 20 1 0 5 0 106
2016 81 0 3 20 4 0 2 0 110
2017 101 1 2 13 4 0 5 0 126
2018 109 1 0 14 0 1 8 0 133
2019 85 0 1 25 1 1 8 0 121
2020 90 0 1 22 2 1 8 0 124
2021 69 2 0 18 2 2 3 0 96
2022 70 2 1 15 2 1 3 0 94
2023 81 2 1 18 0 1 1 2 106

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 Miranda Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 106 7.0 15.1 52.8
2016 110 5.0 22.0 48.2
2017 126 6.2 20.2 46
2018 133 7.3 18.2 60.2
2019 121 5.8 20.8 61.2
2020 124 n/a n/a 51.6
2021 96 6.3 15.1 46.9
2022 94 5.6 16.7 50
2023 106 5.8 18.1 48.1

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 Miranda Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 106 7.0 15.1 52.8
2016 110 5.0 22.0 48.2
2017 126 6.2 20.2 46
2018 133 7.3 18.2 60.2
2019 121 5.8 20.8 61.2
2020 124 n/a n/a 51.6
2021 96 6.3 15.1 46.9
2022 94 5.6 16.7 50
2023 106 5.8 18.1 48.1

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 Miranda Junior High

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 1266th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2651st of 2802 Middle schools
 48%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miranda Junior High)45.818.6
 27.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)48.522.2
 26.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miranda Junior High)30.515.2
 15.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)31.816.7
 15.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miranda Junior High)46.411.1
 35.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)45.614.3
 31.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Miranda Junior High)32.12.8
 29.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)31.69.5
 22.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Miranda Junior High)30.42.6
 27.7%
   8th Grade Science (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)29.84.6
 25.3%
   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 Students121106
 12.4%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2518
 28%
Pacific Islander11
White8581
 4.7%
Two or More Races81
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.2%48.1%
 13%

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Miranda Junior High ranks in the bottom 15.5% of California middle schools.

Students at Miranda Junior High are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Miranda Junior High.


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