Summary:
This analysis covers the single middle school, August Boeger Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Mount Pleasant Elementary district in San Jose.
August Boeger Middle serves a high-needs population and receives significant resources, spending over $24,700 per student. However, its academic outcomes are below state averages, with a notable decline in its statewide ranking from the 35th to the 29th percentile in the past year. The school faces a particular challenge with chronic absenteeism, at 23.6%, which is higher than both the district and state averages and is a known factor affecting student performance.
Key insights show a significant performance gap between subjects; students perform better in English Language Arts (35.5% proficient) than in Mathematics (18.5%) or Science (12.9%). A positive finding is the steady improvement in ELA scores from 6th to 8th grade, suggesting effective literacy support. For parents, this indicates a school with substantial investment and some successful programs, but one that is grappling with systemic challenges in math, science, and student attendance that impact overall results.
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