Summary:
In the 90815 zip code of Long Beach, California, there is one public middle school, Stanford Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 within the Long Beach Unified School District.
Stanford Middle stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 15% of all California middle schools for the last three years. Academically, its students outperform both district and state averages across the board, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also maintains a much lower rate of chronic absenteeism than its surrounding district and the state, which is a key factor in its academic success.
This strong performance is achieved while serving a student population where a significant portion qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are not exceptionally high, suggesting efficient use of resources. While still excellent, its statewide ranking has slightly declined in recent years, and its science scores, though above average, are closer to the state standard than its other subjects, pointing to potential areas for continued focus.
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