Middle Schools in Hollister

Hollister, California is served by three public middle schools in the Hollister School District, educating approximately 1,384 students in grades 5-8, with the district ranking in the 31st percentile statewide, indicating overall performance below the California average.

Among these schools, Accelerated Achievement Academy stands out as a top-tier institution, ranking in the 99th percentile of all California middle schools with exceptional proficiency rates above 85% in English and Math, coupled with a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.6%. In contrast, Rancho San Justo and Maze Middle show more typical performance for the area, with proficiency rates generally below the state average and chronic absenteeism notably higher, particularly at Maze Middle at 25.2%.

An interesting finding is that Accelerated Achievement Academy achieves its outstanding results with lower per-student spending and larger class sizes than the other two schools, though it serves a smaller student population. All schools show a pattern of improving English scores in higher grades, but math proficiency declines sharply by 8th grade at the traditional middle schools, a trend not seen at Accelerated Achievement Academy. This consistent high performer has improved its state ranking over the past three years, while the others have seen declines, highlighting a significant performance disparity within the same district.