Summary:
Zip code 95367 in Riverbank, California, contains one public middle school, Cardozo Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 within the Riverbank Unified school district.
Cardozo Middle has consistently received a low state ranking over the past three years. Academically, student proficiency is below state averages in all core subjects, with the largest gap in mathematics where only 13% of students are proficient compared to 37% statewide. English Language Arts is a relative strength for the school, though still below average, while science scores are particularly low. Performance in math also appears to decline in the 8th grade.
The school serves a student population with high economic need and faces a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, which is a known challenge for academic progress. Notably, the school's spending per student is above the California average, yet outcomes remain below par, suggesting that how resources are used may be as important as the amount. For parents, this indicates the school is navigating significant challenges, and understanding the district's specific plans to improve math instruction and address attendance could be key areas of inquiry.
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