Last week, you heard the incredible news about our 17 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ high schools being named among best in the nation by . This week, we are proud to announce that the U.S. News & World Report has also ranked all 9 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ middle schools in the top 20% of , based on student performance in mathematics and reading/language arts.
Congratulations to the following Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ schools named in the top 10% of all middle schools in California:
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Milt and Debbie Valera Middle Academy
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Richard Merkin Middle School
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ College-Ready Middle Academy 4
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ College-Ready Middle Academy 12
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Jack H. Skirball Middle School

Despite arriving at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ schools four grade levels behind on average, nearly every scholar who continues through our high schools graduates college-ready — proof that with deep belief and a dedicated community of supporters, we can unlock the brilliance of our young people and propel them toward a bright future.
​​​​​​Thank you for being an integral part of our scholars’ journeys to college and beyond.