Summary:
Zip code 94085 in Sunnyvale, California, contains one public middle school, Columbia Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 within the Sunnyvale School District.
Columbia Middle shows notable strengths in student attendance and specific academic areas. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 6.9% is impressively low, being substantially better than both the district and state averages, indicating a strong school culture. Academically, the school performs relatively well in Spanish language assessments, outperforming broader averages in Spanish Reading. However, its proficiency rates in core subjects like English, Math, and Science are consistently below the high-performing Sunnyvale district average, though they are closer to state averages, with English being its strongest core subject.
The school is well-resourced, spending over $24,700 per student, and its statewide ranking has shown a positive trend, improving over the last three years. While there is a performance gap to close with its district peers, the improving ranking and exceptional attendance are positive indicators. For parents, this suggests a school with a committed student body and a trajectory of gradual improvement, particularly when compared to state standards, but one that is still working to match the high academic benchmarks set by its own district.
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