Summary:
Zip code 95968 in Palermo, California, contains one public school, Palermo Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 for the local Palermo Union Elementary district.
Palermo Middle serves 458 students and, while its chronic absenteeism rate is better than average, its academic performance generally falls below state averages. In the most recent data, student proficiency in English Language Arts was 37%, compared to 49% statewide, while math proficiency was 17% versus 37% for California. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, placing it in the bottom third of all California middle schools.
Key findings show a significant drop in math scores by 8th grade and that the school spends over $19,800 per student. With about 76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need. This context is important when considering academic outcomes, and the gap between the level of resources and current results suggests a potential area for the district to examine how effectively those funds are being used to support student learning.
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