Summary:
Zip code 95351 in Modesto, California, contains one public middle school, Mark Twain Junior High, which serves grades 7-8 within the Modesto City Elementary district.
This school serves a community with significant economic need, with over 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, student proficiency is well below both district and state averages across all core subjects. Performance is particularly low in mathematics and science, where less than 20% of students meet state standards. Despite this, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is slightly better than the California average.
While per-student spending at the school is relatively high, academic outcomes have shown concerning trends, with its statewide ranking declining in recent years. For parents, this indicates the school faces substantial educational challenges. Those considering this area may want to investigate the specific academic support and intervention programs the school has in place to address these performance gaps, especially in math and science instruction.
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