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Diamond View Middle

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Diamond View Middle ranks 1519 th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1519^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 45% of California middle schools

Summary

Diamond View Middle is a public middle school serving 288 students in grades 6-8 in Susanville, California, operating within the Susanville Elementary district.

Academically, the school's test scores in English, math, and science are below the state average, but it shows a promising positive trend, having improved its statewide ranking significantly over the last three years. The school faces challenges with chronic student absenteeism, though this rate has also seen notable improvement recently. With over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high-need population, and per-student spending has increased substantially, though class sizes remain relatively high. There are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, and its academic performance is very similar to the district's average.

Interesting findings include that 8th graders perform better in English but worse in math compared to younger grades, suggesting a need to strengthen upper-level math support. The school's effectiveness varies considerably for different student groups, with some showing very strong growth while others need more consistent support. The recent improvements in attendance and academic ranking suggest that continued focus in these areas could lead to further gains for all students.

288

Students ?

26.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,755

Per pupil spending ?

72.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

850 Richmond Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130-4823

(530) 257-5144

District: Susanville Elementary

Students who attend Diamond View Middle usually attend:

High:

Lassen High

Feeder schools for Diamond View Middle:

Elementary:	McKinley Elementary
	Meadow View

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.6%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 28th percentile in 2022 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2025) from a 28th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (33% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg34%

California avg41%

1,519^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

892^nd of 1,543Susanville Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	39.0	1519 of 2761	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.9	1675 of 2783	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.3	1680 of 2781	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.8	1960 of 2740	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.6	539 of 894	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.8	1878 of 2715	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.0	1282 of 2480	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.3	1328 of 2508	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.6	1177 of 2497	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.0	1219 of 2477	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.7	1184 of 2379	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.1	1269 of 2259	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.5	1242 of 2236	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.6	1317 of 2179	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	24.9	1601 of 2063	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	30.8	1404 of 2005	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.2	858 of 1999	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	43.7	924 of 1804	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	44.4	906 of 1777	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	41.0	962 of 1769	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	46.4	615 of 1491	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	1377 of 2533	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	1568 of 2551	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.5	1459 of 2531	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.6	1744 of 2509	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	424 of 738	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.5	1545 of 2380	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.4	862 of 2262	61.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	560 of 2395	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	44.3	1146 of 2388	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.5	1694 of 2374	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.7	1797 of 2359	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.5	1173 of 2213	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.2	697 of 2072	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	44.3	1257 of 2542	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.7	1471 of 2579	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.8	1796 of 2531	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.7	1911 of 2458	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.0	416 of 721	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.8	1657 of 2369	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.5	1123 of 2230	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.3	1458 of 2534	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	1530 of 2552	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.1	1644 of 2538	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.1	1840 of 2527	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.6	471 of 763	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.6	1854 of 2407	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.9	1532 of 2273	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	7.8	656 of 701	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.1	623 of 665	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	27.8	1180 of 1566	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.5	898 of 1531	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	20.8	1212 of 1520	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.9	1287 of 1537	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.2	1225 of 1543	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.6	1367 of 1555	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.3	1419 of 1602	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.0	1127 of 1496	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)77th percentile+32 vs school

Disabled (2019)59th percentile+28 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)46th percentile~ school

Male (2025)42nd percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)25th percentile-20 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-25 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)6th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy39%-10 vs state

Mathematics29%-8 vs state

Science25%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Diamond View Middle	Public	6-8	850 Richmond Rd.	Susanville	96130	Lassen County	Susanville Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 257-5144	288	11	26.4	72.6%	160 (55.6%)	3 (1.0%)	73 (25.3%)	5 (1.7%)	16 (5.6%)	10 (3.5%)	21 (7.3%)	39	1519^th of 2761 public middle schools	45.0%		33.9	1675^th of 2783 public middle schools	39.8%	156	25.3	25.3	34.1	38.3	45.2	39.1	33.7	29.3	23.5	28.9	$14,755	$2,222	$12,533

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond View Middle

What high school do graduates of Diamond View Middle attend?

Students who attend Diamond View Middle usually go on to attend Lassen High

How many students attend Diamond View Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 288 students attended Diamond View Middle.

What district is Diamond View Middle in?

Susanville Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Diamond View Middle?

Students at Diamond View Middle are 56% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Diamond View Middle a good school?

Diamond View Middle ranks 1519^th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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