Summary:
In the rural zip code 96101 of Alturas, California, there is one middle school, Modoc Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 for the local community.
This school, part of the Modoc Joint Unified district, has shown very promising improvement, jumping its statewide ranking from the 22nd percentile to the 37th percentile in just one year. A significant strength is student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.7% that is better than both the district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance in English Language Arts is a relative strength, approaching the state average, though math and science scores are areas identified for growth.
For parents, Modoc Middle represents a community school that is on an upward trajectory. The recent ranking improvement suggests positive changes are taking effect. While the school faces the economic challenges common in rural areas, it succeeds in getting students to attend regularly. Families should note the disparity between solid reading skills and lower math performance, which the school will likely focus on improving in the coming years.
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