Summary:
In the Orangevale, CA area (zip code 95662), there are two public middle schools, Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle and Andrew Carnegie Middle, both serving grades 6-8 within the San Juan Unified school district.
Comparing the two, each school has distinct strengths: Andrew Carnegie Middle excels in English Language Arts, particularly in 6th grade, and has a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle performs better in mathematics and science. Both schools achieve academic results above the average for their district, though they have recently seen a decline in their statewide rankings.
Parents should note that both schools show a pattern where student performance tends to drop in the higher grades, a trend the district may need to address. Science scores are an area for improvement at both schools, as they fall below state averages. While the schools have similar sizes and resources, Carnegie has slightly higher per-student spending and a lower percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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