Summary:
Norris Elementary District in Bakersfield, California, is home to one middle school, Norris Middle, serving grades 7 and 8 with nearly 1,000 students.
Norris Middle consistently performs above the state average, earning 3 or 4 stars in recent years. The school shows a clear strength in English Language Arts, where over 54% of students are proficient, outperforming the state. However, math and science scores, while near state averages, are areas for growth, especially as student performance tends to decline from 7th to 8th grade. A major positive is the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.3%, which is significantly better than the California average, indicating a strong focus on student attendance and engagement.
When compared to the broader Norris Elementary district, the middle school's test scores are slightly lower across all subjects, suggesting other schools in the district are performing exceptionally well. The school operates with a student-teacher ratio of about 25-to-1. Overall, Norris Middle is a solidly performing school with notable strengths in English and student attendance, providing a stable educational environment for the community.
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