Summary:
Zip code 93646 in Orange Cove, California, contains one middle school, Citrus Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
Citrus Middle shows a positive trend, with its statewide ranking improving significantly over the last three years. The school performs well in English Language Arts, where its proficiency rates are above the state average and show strong growth from 6th to 8th grade. Math performance is close to the state average, though it dips in 7th grade before recovering in 8th, a common pattern. The most notable area for improvement is science, where proficiency is below both state and district averages.
Considering that nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's ability to meet or approach state averages in core subjects is a notable strength. Chronic absenteeism is lower than the state average, and the school benefits from substantial per-student funding. For parents, Citrus Middle represents a stable, improving option that excels in literacy development while working to strengthen its science program.
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