Obsidian Middle

Summary:

Obsidian Middle School is a public middle school in Clearlake, California, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Konocti Unified School District. The school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in academic metrics, ranking in the bottom 10% of California middle schools for several student subgroups.

Obsidian Middle's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 16.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 5.81% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 17.77% and 8.59% for the district, respectively. The school's struggles are not unique, as nearby schools like Terrace Middle and Middletown Middle also struggle to meet state averages. Factors like high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and low student-teacher ratios at nearby schools suggest that socioeconomic challenges and resource allocation may be contributing to the poor academic outcomes in the region.

Obsidian Middle's performance has remained consistently poor over the years, with no significant improvement in its statewide ranking or test scores. This indicates that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed. Addressing these underlying factors could be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students at Obsidian Middle and the broader community.

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Public 6-8

15850-A Dam Road Extention
Clearlake, CA 95422

(707) 994-6447

District: Konocti Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2613^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 28.6

Number of students: 586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.8%

White:

32.1%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Obsidian Middle ranks worse than 94.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Obsidian Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Obsidian Middle 2613^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Obsidian Middle in the ranking list.)

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Konocti Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Konocti Unified 1499^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Obsidian Middle

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Rank History for all students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.25	2613^th	2777	5.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.82	686^th	699	1.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.67	1139^th	1477	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.50	1112^th	1550	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.86	2420^th	2575	6.0%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.73	89^th	94	5.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.06	2487^th	2546	2.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.30	2312^th	2547	9.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.35	2287^th	2383	4.0%

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Rank History for White students at Obsidian Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.25	1490^th	1535	2.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Obsidian Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	188	16	1	321	17	0	43	0	586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Obsidian Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	586	20.4	28.6	80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Obsidian Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	586	20.4	28.6	80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Obsidian Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Obsidian Middle	Public	6-8	15850-A Dam Road Extention	Clearlake	95422	Lake County	Konocti Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 994-6447	586	20	28.6	80.5%	188 (32.1%)	16 (2.7%)	321 (54.8%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.3%)	11.3	2613^th of 2777 public middle schools	5.9%					(n/a)		8.7	8.7				11.3	22.6	16.7				6.0	5.7	5.8
Highlands Academy	Public	2-8	9707 Winchester St.	Lower Lake	95457	Lake County	Konocti Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 994-1033	17	2	8.5	70.6%	8 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)								(n/a)									6.7						0.0
Mountain Vista Middle	Public	6-8	5081 Konocti Rd.	Kelseyville	95451	Lake County	Kelseyville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 279-4060	384	20	19.6	71.4%	150 (39.1%)	3 (0.8%)	188 (49.0%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (7.8%)	11.8	2590^th of 2777 public middle schools	6.7%		13	2593^rd of 2802 public middle schools	7.5%	3		12.4	12.4			17.2	11.3	16.7	14.8			13.6	5.0	7.4	8.5	$7,570
Middletown Middle	Public	7-8	15846 Wardlaw St.	Middletown	95461	Lake County	Middletown Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 987-4160	214	11	18.8	57.9%	126 (58.9%)	1 (0.5%)	72 (33.6%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	42	1389^th of 2777 public middle schools	50.0%		32.1	1742^nd of 2802 public middle schools	37.8%	353		22.4	22.4				45.9	28.3	36.8				35.7	24.1	29.6	$8,190
Terrace Middle	Public	4-8	250 Lange St.	Lakeport	95453	Lake County	Lakeport Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 262-3007	475	26	18.4	61.5%	204 (42.9%)	9 (1.9%)	175 (36.8%)	5 (1.1%)	49 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	16.3	2422^nd of 2777 public middle schools	12.8%		17.6	2400^th of 2802 public middle schools	14.3%	22	13.6	8.6	11.2	17.1	20.5	17.1	26.6	16.3	19.4	19.1	9.1	11.1	24.0	7.4	14.0
Lakeport Community Day	Public	6-10	2548 Howard Ave.	Lakeport	95453	Lake County	Lakeport Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 262-3013	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Obsidian Middle

What district is Obsidian Middle in?

Konocti Unified

Is Obsidian Middle a good school?

Obsidian Middle ranks in the bottom 5.9% of California middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Obsidian Middle?

Students at Obsidian Middle are 55% Hispanic, 32% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 3% African American.

How many students attend Obsidian Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Obsidian Middle.

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