Summary:
Zip code 93016 contains one middle school, Fillmore Middle, serving grades 6-8 in the Fillmore Unified district, which faces significant academic challenges across the board.
This school performs well below California state averages, with particularly low proficiency in mathematics at 12.7% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, which is higher than both the district and state. While per-student funding is substantial at $19,841, academic outcomes remain a concern, highlighting a need for more effective use of resources. A slight positive note is a modest improvement in the school's statewide ranking over the past year.
An interesting finding is the performance variation by grade in English Language Arts, where 7th graders score notably higher than 6th and 8th graders, suggesting potential areas to study for successful practices. For parents, it's important to know the school serves a community with high economic need and is part of a district that is also low-performing overall, indicating that improvement efforts likely need to be coordinated at multiple levels to be effective.
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