Summary:
Zip code 92545 in Hemet, California, contains one public middle school, Rancho Viejo Middle, which serves grades 6-8 within the Hemet Unified school district.
Rancho Viejo Middle faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science consistently below both the district and state averages. The school's mathematics and science scores are particularly low, at less than half the statewide proficiency levels. These academic struggles are reflected in the school's statewide ranking, which has placed it in the bottom 20-21% of California middle schools for the past three years.
A major concern for the school is its high rate of chronic absenteeism, at 35.4%, which is nearly double the state average and presents a substantial barrier to student learning. The school community also shows a high level of economic need, with approximately 90% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the district spending a substantial amount per student, academic outcomes remain low, indicating that factors beyond funding are impacting student achievement at this school.
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