Middle Schools in Kerman Unified

Kerman Unified School District has one middle school, Kerman Middle, serving grades 7 and 8 in a community where the vast majority of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is notably lower than the state average, its academic performance, particularly in science, is a significant concern, falling well below state averages. Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking has declined from the 43rd to the 29th percentile. An unusual pattern shows that 7th graders consistently outperform 8th graders in both English and math, which may indicate specific challenges with the curriculum or support for the higher grade.

Despite these academic struggles, Kerman Middle performs slightly better than the Kerman Unified district average in most English and math categories, suggesting it is relatively stronger within its own district. The level of per-student funding is above the state average, pointing to a need to examine how those resources are being used to directly improve instruction and student outcomes, especially in the critically low-performing area of science.