Summary:
In the 95838 zip code of Sacramento, there is one public middle school, Norwood Junior High, serving grades 7-8 within the Twin Rivers Unified school district.
Norwood Junior High shows a clear strength in English Language Arts, where student proficiency is on par with the state average, but faces a significant challenge in mathematics, with proficiency rates notably below the state average, especially in the 8th grade. The school's statewide ranking has been improving over the last three years, and it performs better than the average for its district in most subjects. However, chronic student absenteeism, while lower than the district's very high rate, remains above the state average, which can impact learning.
This school serves a community with high economic need, with over 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It receives substantial funding per student, and its recent upward trend in rankings is a positive sign. For parents, the key points are the school's comparative strength within its district, its improving standing, and the identified need for support in mathematics, which is an important area for potential growth and focus.
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