Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School

About Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School

Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle School is a public school located in the city of Houston, Texas. The school was established in 1995 and is part of the Houston Independent School District. It is named in honor of the late astronaut and teacher, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, who tragically died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986.
At McAuliffe Middle School, students are provided with a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on preparing them for the 21st century. The school offers a variety of courses, including math, science, social studies, and language arts. In addition, the school provides extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
McAuliffe Middle School also has an emphasis on technology and innovation. Students are provided with the latest technology and access to cutting-edge educational resources. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as robotics and coding classes.
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment, and the teachers and staff are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Address:	4112 Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone:	(714) 816-3320
Site:	mcauliffe.losal.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	1,100 students

Overview Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School

Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School serves 1,100 students in grades 6-8.
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School

Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.