Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools serving grades 6-8 (with Brook Haven Middle also including grade 5) in the Sebastopol, CA area (zip code 95472), revealing distinct profiles and performance levels across different elementary districts.
Hillcrest Middle stands out as the top academic performer, with the highest state ranking (91st percentile) and test scores, particularly excelling in English and math. Twin Hills Charter Middle also performs strongly above state averages and shows impressive improvement in math scores from 6th to 8th grade, while Brook Haven Middle, despite having the highest per-student spending, has the lowest academic proficiency rates of the three, though it maintains the best attendance record with the lowest chronic absenteeism.
Key takeaways for parents include notable differences in school environment: Brook Haven Middle serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students but manages excellent attendance, Twin Hills Charter has the lowest rate of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and Hillcrest Middle demonstrates consistent, high-ranking academic results. The analysis suggests that while all schools exceed state averages in science, families should consider each school's specific strengths—whether academic excellence, strong attendance culture, or notable student growth—when evaluating options in the Gravenstein Union Elementary, Sebastopol Union Elementary, and Twin Hills Union Elementary districts.
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