Summary:
Sebastopol, California, is served by three public middle schools—Hillcrest Middle, Brook Haven Middle, and Twin Hills Charter Middle—which collectively serve grades 5-8 across the Gravenstein Union Elementary, Sebastopol Union Elementary, and Twin Hills Union Elementary districts.
Among these schools, Hillcrest Middle stands out as the highest performing, with the strongest test scores in English, math, and science, and the lowest student-teacher ratio. Twin Hills Charter Middle also shows strong and consistent academic results, with notable improvement in math between grades. Brook Haven Middle distinguishes itself with the best student attendance record, having a chronic absenteeism rate well below the state average.
An interesting finding is that higher spending per student does not directly correlate with higher test scores in this group. Hillcrest Middle spends the least per student but achieves the best academic outcomes, while Brook Haven Middle spends the most. All three schools exceed state averages in science proficiency, and each demonstrates unique strengths, from academic achievement and consistent performance to fostering excellent daily attendance.
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