Summary:
Zip code 95991 in Yuba City, California, contains one public middle school, Gray Avenue Middle, which serves grades 6-8 within the Yuba City Unified district.
Gray Avenue Middle faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science that are substantially below both district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, placing it in the bottom 6% of all California middle schools. A chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is notably higher than the averages for the district and state, which likely impacts student learning.
Performance data shows that student proficiency tends to decline from 6th to 8th grade in core subjects. The school serves a high-need population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's per-student spending is above the national average, academic outcomes remain a serious concern, indicating that families in this area should seek detailed information about the specific academic supports and programs in place to address these issues.
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