Summary:
In the 95816 zip code of Sacramento, there is one public middle school, Miwok Middle, serving grades 7 and 8 within the Sacramento City Unified district.
Miwok Middle stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 12% of all California middle schools for the last three years. Its students achieve proficiency rates in English, math, and science that are dramatically higher than both the district and state averages. For example, over 71% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to about 41% in the district, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% is notably better than the area average.
The school's strong results are achieved while serving a student body where approximately one-third qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. While performance is high across all grades, 7th graders tend to score slightly higher than 8th graders, particularly in mathematics. With per-student spending above $20,000, the school demonstrates that excellent academic outcomes are possible within the local public school system, making it a very strong option for families in the area.
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