Summary:
Zip code 92249 in Heber, California, is served by one middle school, Heber Middle School, which educates 549 students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Heber Elementary school district.
Heber Middle School shows a clear strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 6.7% that is significantly better than both the district and state averages. Academically, while the school's proficiency rates in English, math, and science are slightly below state averages, it demonstrates a very positive trend of student growth, with 8th graders consistently outperforming 5th graders across all subjects.
The school has shown steady improvement, moving from the 58th to the 64th percentile in statewide rankings over the past three years while maintaining a 3-star rating. With over two-thirds of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's low absenteeism and upward academic trajectory are notable. Key areas for attention include math and science proficiency, particularly in the earlier grades, where scores are lowest.
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