Summary:
The Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District in Los Angeles consists of a single middle school, Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8, serving grades 6-8 with 396 students.
This school has shown impressive improvement, rising from a 1-star to a 3-star rating and moving from the 28th to the 50th percentile in statewide rankings over the past three years. While overall test scores in English, math, and science are below state averages, there are notable strengths: its 8th graders outperform the state average in English Language Arts, and the school's chronic absenteeism rate is better than the California average despite a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The school's performance varies by grade and subject, with English scores improving each year but math proficiency peaking in 7th grade. With per-student spending above $20,000, the school is well-resourced. The key takeaway is that Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 is on a strong upward trajectory, demonstrating effective strategies for student growth and attendance in a challenging context.
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