Summary:
The Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle District in Los Angeles, California, contains a single public middle school, Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle, serving about 390 students in grades 6 through 8.
This school serves a community with high economic need, and its academic performance shows a mixed picture. While student proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics is below the California state average, the school has a notable strength in Science, where its 8th-grade students outperform the state. However, a significant concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, which is higher than the state average and can negatively impact learning. The school's statewide ranking has seen some recent fluctuation, moving from the 52nd to the 49th percentile.
For parents, the key takeaways are the school's relative success in science education and the important focus on student attendance. The decline in math scores in the 8th grade is an area the school is likely addressing. With per-student spending above the state average, understanding how resources support classroom instruction and student engagement, particularly in its areas of challenge, would be valuable for families considering this school for their children.
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