Summary:
Alturas, California is served by one public middle school, Modoc Middle School, which educates approximately 172 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Modoc Joint Unified School District.
Modoc Middle shows a promising trend of improvement, having significantly increased its statewide ranking over the past year. A notable strength is student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate lower than both the district and state averages. The school's performance in English Language Arts is relatively close to the state average and is stronger than its performance in mathematics, where scores are significantly below state benchmarks. Performance data shows that English scores tend to improve from 6th to 8th grade, while math scores slightly decline over the same period.
With over 65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic need. Despite this, the school's attendance is a clear asset. The recent ranking jump suggests positive changes may be underway. For parents, the key points are the school's improving trajectory, its effective management of student attendance, and the identified need for greater focus on mathematics achievement to bring it in line with performance in other subjects.
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