Summary:
Perris Union High School District contains one middle school, Pinacate Middle, serving grades 7-8 with nearly 1,000 students in the city of Perris.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science far below both the Perris Union High district and California state averages. For example, only about 10% of students met math standards, compared to 37% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of all California schools for the past three years, indicating persistent difficulties. A major contributing factor is a chronic absenteeism rate of 36.6%, which is nearly double the state average, meaning many students miss a substantial amount of instructional time.
Despite these struggles, the district spends a considerable amount per student. Pinacate Middle serves a student population where nearly 95% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. While there are no other middle schools within the district for direct comparison, the data suggests that families should be aware of the substantial academic support their children may need, and the critical importance of regular school attendance for success at this school.
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