Summary:
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified has one middle school, Firebaugh Middle, serving grades 6-8 with just over 500 students, operating within a district where the vast majority of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Academic performance at Firebaugh Middle is below state averages, with about 27% of students proficient in English and 15% in math, though it tracks closely with the wider Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified district averages. A notable positive is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 9.4%, which is significantly better than both the district and state averages, indicating a strong culture of daily attendance. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over recent years, placing it in the lower percentile of California schools.
For parents, the data shows a school facing academic challenges common to the area but with a clear strength in student attendance. Performance improves in English as students progress to 8th grade, while math scores are lowest in 7th grade. The high level of economic need suggests families may want to explore the specific support programs and resources the school offers to address learning barriers and understand how the above-average per-student spending is being utilized to support student growth.
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