Summary:
Zip code 94564 contains one public middle school, Pinole Middle School, serving grades 7-8 within the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Pinole Middle serves 381 students and faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science all below state averages. A notable finding is the sharp drop in student performance between 7th and 8th grade, particularly in math where proficiency falls by more than half. The school also has a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.3%, which is substantially higher than the state average and likely impacts learning.
Despite these challenges, the school shows some areas of relative strength, with 7th grade performance in English and math exceeding the district average. The school's statewide ranking improved slightly this year, though it remains in the lower percentile. With over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the community has high economic need, and parents should note the district itself is ranked in the lower third statewide, indicating these are systemic challenges.
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