Middle Schools in Calaveras Unified

Calaveras Unified School District has one middle school, Toyon Middle, serving about 520 students in grades 6-8 in Valley Springs.

Toyon Middle faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency in English and math less than half the state average, though its statewide ranking has improved slightly in recent years. A major concern is chronic absenteeism, with over 43% of students missing too much school, a rate far higher than the state average and a likely key factor affecting learning. The school does show some internal variation, with sixth graders performing notably better in English than students in the higher grades.

While per-student spending is relatively high, academic results across the broader Calaveras Unified district remain low, indicating systemic challenges. For parents, this means the district's sole middle school is working to improve from a low baseline, with addressing student attendance being a critical first step toward better academic outcomes.