Summary:
The Manzanita Middle District in Richmond, California, contains one middle school, Manzanita Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 92 students.
Manzanita Middle serves a high-needs population, with about 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance is significantly below California state averages, with only 29% of students proficient in English and 13% proficient in math. However, students show clear improvement as they progress; for example, math proficiency nearly triples from 6th to 8th grade, suggesting the school is helping students grow from their starting point.
A major challenge facing the school is a chronic absenteeism rate of 41.5%, which is more than double the state average and severely impacts learning. Despite this, the school spends a substantial $20,733 per student, which is well above typical state funding. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from the 9th percentile in 2022-2023 up to the 36th percentile the following year, and back down to the 16th percentile for the current year, which may reflect the significant impact a small number of students can have in a school of this size.
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