Summary:
This analysis covers middle schools in the Fresno, California zip code 93703, which contains one school, Yosemite Middle, serving grades 7-8 within the Fresno Unified district, an area with significant economic need.
Yosemite Middle faces considerable academic challenges, consistently performing well below average. Over the last three years, its statewide ranking has remained stable in the bottom 13th percentile. Academically, only about 24% of students are proficient in English and 17% in math, which is substantially lower than both the district and state averages. The most significant gap is in science, where proficiency is below 7%.
The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31%, far above the state average, which is a major concern for student learning. Despite these outcomes, the school receives significant funding, spending over $20,000 per student. This suggests that the challenges are complex and likely extend beyond the classroom. For parents, this indicates a school in a supportive district but one that is struggling with deep-seated academic and attendance issues that have persisted for several years.
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