Los Arboles Middle is a public middle school in Marina, California, serving 396 students in grades 7-8 and part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. While the school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (61.87%), it consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of California middle schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects compared to state and district averages.
A closer look reveals some key factors contributing to Los Arboles Middle's underperformance. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 10.9% to 34.1% in recent years, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Pacific Grove Middle and San Benancio Middle. Additionally, a large percentage of Los Arboles students (71.54% to 78.54%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the school's population.
When comparing Los Arboles Middle to its peers, the academic performance gap becomes even more apparent. While nearby schools like Pacific Grove Middle and San Benancio Middle have higher proficiency rates and overall ratings, Los Arboles Middle struggles, particularly for certain student subgroups such as Asian and Hispanic students. Addressing these disparities and the underlying factors, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Los Arboles Middle.
Los Arboles Middle ranks in the bottom 20.4% of California middle schools.
Students at Los Arboles Middle are 62% Hispanic, 12% White, 11% Asian, 8% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Not Specified, 1% Two or more races.
In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Los Arboles Middle.
Students who attend Los Arboles Middle usually go on to attend Marina High
Monterey Peninsula Unified