The public middle schools with the biggest test-score declines in Santa Cruz County, California
Across Santa Cruz County, California, 12 public middle schools are ranked here, ranked by the 3-year drop in composite math + reading proficiency. Lakeview Middle leads the list at -4.4pp, against a median of +2.5pp across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeview Middle | Watsonville, CA | 10.2% | -4.4pp |
| 2 | E. A. Hall Middle | Watsonville, CA | 6.3% | -3.7pp |
| 3 | Aptos Junior High | Aptos, CA | 39.4% | -3.1pp |
| 4 | Cesar E. Chavez Middle | Watsonville, CA | 11.4% | -1.4pp |
| 5 | Mission Hill Middle | Santa Cruz, CA | 54.0% | +2.2pp |
| 6 | Rolling Hills Middle | Watsonville, CA | 13.3% | +2.4pp |
| 7 | Scotts Valley Middle | Scotts Valley, CA | 61.0% | +2.6pp |
| 8 | New Brighton Middle | Capitola, CA | 49.9% | +2.7pp |
| 9 | San Lorenzo Valley Middle | Felton, CA | 42.1% | +3.6pp |
| 10 | C. T. English Middle | Los Gatos, CA | 73.3% | +8.9pp |
| 11 | Shoreline Middle | Santa Cruz, CA | 43.0% | +10.0pp |
| 12 | Branciforte Middle | Santa Cruz, CA | 49.8% | +10.1pp |
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