Summary:
Colusa Unified School District contains one middle school, George T. Egling Middle, which serves grades 4 through 8 with 553 students, reflecting the rural character of the Colusa Unified area.
This school shows a clear strength in maintaining student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5% that is significantly better than both the district and state averages. Academically, performance is below state averages, but there are notable patterns: science is a relative strength where the school outperforms the district, and English Language Arts proficiency peaks in 7th grade. However, mathematics scores show a sharp decline from 4th to 5th grade, indicating a key area for academic support.
With over three-quarters of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high-need community. Despite this and recent per-student spending above $16,000, academic outcomes remain an area for growth, though the school's improving historical state ranking suggests positive momentum. For parents, the standout features are the strong attendance record and the developing science program, alongside a need for focused mathematics instruction, particularly during the transition into middle school grades.
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