Summary:
In zip code 90631, which covers La Habra, California, there are two public middle schools—Washington Middle and Imperial Middle—serving grades 6-8, both operating within the La Habra City Elementary district.
Comparing the two, Washington Middle is the stronger academic performer, ranking higher statewide and outperforming Imperial Middle in English, math, and science proficiency. Washington has also maintained a more consistent performance record over recent years. Imperial Middle has a slightly lower rate of chronic student absenteeism and serves 6th graders, unlike Washington which only serves 7th and 8th grades.
An interesting finding is that Imperial Middle spends significantly more per student than Washington Middle but has lower test scores, suggesting differences in how resources are used. Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, and both struggle with middle school math and science, though Imperial's science scores are notably low. For parents, this area offers a clear academic leader in Washington Middle, but both schools face common challenges in certain subjects while keeping student absenteeism below the state average.
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