Middle Schools in Ukiah Unified

This analysis covers two middle schools, Pomolita Middle and Eagle Peak Middle, serving grades 6-8 (with Eagle Peak also including 5th grade) in the Ukiah Unified district, which faces systemic challenges as it ranks in the state's bottom quartile.

While both schools perform below state averages, they show different relative strengths: Pomolita has higher science proficiency and a lower chronic absenteeism rate, whereas Eagle Peak performs slightly better in mathematics. Eagle Peak also receives significantly more funding per student but has experienced a recent decline in its statewide ranking. Pomolita is the larger school and has maintained more consistent, though low, performance over recent years.

Key takeaways for parents include notable concerns with chronic absenteeism at both schools, especially at Eagle Peak, and a significant performance gap in mathematics compared to the state. The district's low overall ranking suggests these challenges are widespread. Parents may want to explore how each school addresses student attendance and supports math instruction, as these are critical areas impacting student outcomes.