Summary:
Zip code 94514 in Byron, California, is served by one public middle school, Excelsior Middle, which educates approximately 377 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Byron Union Elementary district.
Excelsior Middle shows a consistent academic profile, maintaining a 3-star rating for several years and performing above the California state average in English Language Arts. However, the school faces a significant challenge in mathematics, where student proficiency, particularly by 8th grade, falls notably below both district and state averages. This contrast between solid reading skills and weaker math performance is a key area for potential improvement.
A major concern for the school is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, which is nearly double the district average. This level of missed school likely impacts overall student learning and outcomes. Despite this challenge, the school operates with a moderate student-teacher ratio and serves a diverse student body, with about one-third qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a focus on supporting students from various economic backgrounds is already in place.
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