Catherine L. Zane Middle is a public middle school in Eureka, California, serving 433 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Eureka City Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Catherine L. Zane Middle stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 41.34% White, 27.25% Hispanic, and 11.55% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 10-15 percentage points lower than the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, significantly higher than the nearby Winship Middle, which had a 29.9% rate. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.75%, compared to 68.75% at Winship Middle.
The analysis of Catherine L. Zane Middle reveals concerning trends, such as declining academic performance over the years and significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups. While the school shares some similarities with nearby schools, it stands out with its higher chronic absenteeism rate and lower academic performance compared to schools like Freshwater Charter Middle. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the school's challenges and improve outcomes for all students.
Students who attend Catherine L. Zane Middle usually go on to attend Eureka Senior High
Students at Catherine L. Zane Middle are 41% White, 27% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 4% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Catherine L. Zane Middle.
Catherine L. Zane Middle ranks 1483rd of 2798 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Eureka City Schools