Summary:
The High Technical Middle is the sole middle school located in the High Technical Middle District, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 330 students. While the district is ranked 1003 out of 1568 districts in California and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, the performance of High Technical Middle has been declining over the past three school years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1328 out of 2740 California middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1691 out of 2777 in 2023-2024.
Academically, High Technical Middle struggles, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 25.71% (8th grade) to 38.1% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 45.95% to 47.19%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 16.19% (8th grade) to 29.52% (7th grade), compared to state averages of 31.57% to 34.31%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.9% for the 2022-2023 school year and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 44.24%.
The declining performance and academic challenges faced by High Technical Middle suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes. With a student-teacher ratio of 22:1, the school may need to provide more individualized attention and support to address the needs of its student population, which appears to be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting their academic performance.
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