Summary:
Zip code 93657 in the Sanger, California area has one public middle school, Washington Academic Middle, which serves grades 7 and 8 with a very large enrollment of over 1,500 students.
This school, part of the Sanger Unified district, has shown significant recent improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating and climbing from the 48th to the 56th percentile in statewide rankings over the past year. While its academic proficiency rates in English, math, and science are generally below the district average, they are closer to the California state averages, with 8th grade math proficiency actually exceeding the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is lower than the state's, which is a positive indicator of student engagement.
Families should note that the school serves a high-need population, with about 76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The large student body and student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1 are important factors to consider. The upward trend in the school's ranking is a promising sign of progress, suggesting the school is implementing effective strategies to support its students within a district that ranks above the state average overall.
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