Summary:
The Patterson Joint Unified school district contains only one middle school, Creekside Middle. This school has consistently underperformed compared to district and state averages, with low test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Creekside Middle faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and serves a student population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Creekside Middle's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the district and state averages, often by 10-20 percentage points or more. This poor academic performance has persisted over the past two school years, with little to no improvement observed. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1% is also quite high, suggesting potential issues with student engagement and attendance.
Despite these challenges, Creekside Middle has a student-teacher ratio of 19.8, which is within a reasonable range for a middle school. However, the school's overall ranking and rating have been consistently low, with Creekside Middle ranked 2218 out of 2777 California middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. These factors indicate that significant interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes and overall school performance at Creekside Middle.
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