Summary:
The High Technical LA Middle District in Sherman Oaks serves grades 6-8 through a single school, High Technical LA Middle, which enrolls 250 students with a significant population receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Analyzing High Technical LA Middle reveals a mixed performance profile. Academically, the school faces challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science below state averages; mathematics is a particular area of concern across all grades. However, a notable strength is its 8th grade English performance, which exceeds the state average, suggesting effective support for students in their final year. Furthermore, the school excels in student attendance, maintaining a chronic absenteeism rate significantly better than the state average, which is a positive indicator of student engagement and support systems.
For parents, this school shows important strengths in fostering consistent attendance and achieving solid outcomes for 8th graders in English. The fluctuation in its statewide ranking in recent years indicates performance is variable. The data suggests families may want to inquire about the specific academic interventions in place, particularly for mathematics, and learn how the successful strategies from 8th grade English and attendance programs are being applied to support all students throughout their middle school journey.
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