Summary:
Zip code 94806 in San Pablo, California, contains one public middle school, Helms Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 within the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Helms Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 3% of all California middle schools for the last three years. Student proficiency rates in core subjects are critically low, particularly in mathematics and science where only about 6% of students meet state standards. This performance is substantially below both the district and state averages, indicating a need for substantial academic support and intervention for its students.
The school's context within the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which itself ranks below the state average, suggests broader systemic factors may be at play. While chronic absenteeism at the school is slightly better than the district rate, it remains higher than the state average. With over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need, highlighting the importance of targeted resources and proven strategies to improve student outcomes.
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