Summary:
This analysis looks at the two public middle schools, Wilson Middle and Clark Middle, serving grades 6-8 in San Diego's 92105 zip code, both part of the San Diego Unified district.
Overall, both schools face significant challenges, with academic proficiency rates far below district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Wilson Middle generally performs slightly better, with higher rankings and stronger scores in English and Science, and it benefits from a smaller student-teacher ratio. Clark Middle shows a specific strength in 7th-grade math and reports a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism, though it operates with larger classes.
A critical issue for both schools is chronic absenteeism, where rates are notably higher than average, directly impacting learning. Additionally, while the student populations have very similar high economic need, there is a surprising difference in per-student spending between the two schools. The data indicates these schools have been consistently low-performing for several years, highlighting an urgent need for targeted support from the San Diego Unified district to address foundational issues like attendance and math instruction.
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