Summary:
Zip code 95326 in Hughson, California, is served by two public middle schools, Emilie J. Ross Middle (part of Hughson Unified) and Barbara Spratling Middle (part of Keyes Union), both educating students in grades 6 through 8.
Overall, Emilie J. Ross Middle shows stronger and more consistent academic performance, ranking higher statewide and achieving better proficiency rates in English and math, along with a notably lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Barbara Spratling Middle receives more funding per student and has a slightly better student-teacher ratio but trails in these key areas, though it demonstrates a particular strength in science proficiency.
A fascinating finding is the exceptional performance of 8th graders at Barbara Spratling Middle, where proficiency rates jump significantly compared to earlier grades, suggesting effective support for older students. Parents should note that both schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism above state averages, and while Emilie J. Ross has shown steady improvement in recent years, Barbara Spratling's rankings have been more variable, indicating differences in school stability or program implementation.
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