Summary:
In zip code 96067, which covers the Mount Shasta, California area, there is one middle school, Sisson Middle School, serving grades 4 through 8 within the Mt. Shasta Union Elementary district.
This school has experienced a notable decline in its statewide ranking over the last few years, moving from the 67th percentile to the 49th percentile. While its performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is below the California average, it shows a relative strength in Science, where student proficiency slightly exceeds the state average. Performance also varies significantly by grade level; for instance, 4th graders perform close to state averages in math, while 7th graders have a large gap to close in English.
Key factors that may influence the school's environment include a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average and a student-teacher ratio of 22.5 to 1. The school's per-student spending is above the national average. For parents, the data highlights a school with specific academic challenges but also identifiable strengths, particularly in science, suggesting areas where the school excels and where focused support may be beneficial for student success.
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