Summary:
Zip code 92320 in Calimesa, CA, contains one middle school, Mesa View Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District.
Mesa View Middle consistently performs below the state average, maintaining a 2-star rating and ranking in the 40th to 45th percentile among California middle schools for the past three years. Its proficiency rates in English and math are notably lower than state averages, though science scores are closer. A major challenge is chronic absenteeism, with 30.2% of students missing significant school, a rate much higher than both the district and state.
The school serves a high-need population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and spends above the state average per student. This highlights a complex situation where significant resources are present, but outcomes are hindered by critical barriers like attendance. For parents, this indicates a school facing persistent challenges, with addressing student absenteeism being a crucial first step toward improving academic results across all grade levels.
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