Summary:
This analysis covers the single middle school, Obsidian Middle, serving grades 6-8 in zip code 95422 (Clearlake, CA), which operates within the Konocti Unified school district.
Obsidian Middle faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates far below state averages, particularly in mathematics where only 6.69% of students are proficient. Chronic absenteeism, at 45.3%, is more than double the state average and represents a major barrier to student learning. The school's state ranking has remained consistently low, placing in the 6th percentile for the last two years, which aligns with its district's very low overall ranking.
A striking finding is the school's exceptionally high reported per-student spending of $85,541, which is many times the state average, yet it coincides with these poor academic outcomes. This suggests potential issues with how resources are allocated or the effectiveness of current programs. For parents, this indicates a school and district in serious need of improvement, where substantial investment has not yet translated into better student achievement or attendance.
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