Maze Middle

Summary:

Maze Middle is a public middle school located in Hollister, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 452 students. The school is part of the Hollister District, which is ranked 1111 out of 1568 districts in California and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Maze Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Hollister district and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.47% of Maze Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 33.7% in Hollister and 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 11.41% at Maze Middle, compared to 23.76% in Hollister and 35.54% statewide. Maze Middle also has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 46.7% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 14.3% for that year. Additionally, Maze Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 67.22% in the 2021-2022 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Maze Middle's academic performance is significantly lower than that of the nearby Accelerated Achievement Academy, which is ranked in the top 3% of California middle schools and has much higher proficiency rates in ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. Maze Middle's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, low-socioeconomic status students, and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 25% of California middle schools in these categories. While Maze Middle's performance has shown some signs of improvement over the years, the school still remains in the bottom 30% of California middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 900 Meridian St.
       Hollister, CA  95023-4107


(831) 636-4480

District: Hollister

SchoolDigger Rank:
2216th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,551 Help


Students who attend Maze Middle usually attend:

High:    Hollister High

Feeder schools for Maze Middle:

Elementary:    Calaveras Elementary
    Sunnyslope Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.1%
White:
6.0%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maze Middle ranks worse than 79.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Hollister School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.95. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.1%), White (6%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maze Middle is 19.8, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Hollister School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maze Middle is $6,551, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Hollister School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maze Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Maze Middle 2216th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Maze Middle in the ranking list.)

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Hollister:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollister 1111th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maze Middle

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Rank History for all students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.88 1244th 1769 29.7%
2005 24.00 1358th 1777 23.6%
2006 42.23 965th 1804 46.5%
2007 54.02 809th 1999 59.5%
2008 45.22 1029th 2005 48.7%
2009 51.41 935th 2063 54.7%
2010 49.38 1051st 2179 51.8%
2011 51.39 1060th 2236 52.6%
2012 51.26 1067th 2259 52.8%
2013 45.37 1283rd 2379 46.1%
2015 31.21 1597th 2477 35.5%
2016 41.91 1317th 2497 47.3%
2017 41.80 1340th 2508 46.6%
2018 31.06 1626th 2480 34.4%
2019 29.77 1796th 2715 33.8%
2022 17.35 2338th 2740 14.7%
2023 26.77 1966th 2802 29.8%
2024 20.95 2216th 2777 20.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.00 450th 1364 67.0%
2019 52.70 386th 1442 73.2%
2022 45.60 587th 1540 61.9%
2023 39.50 793rd 1529 48.1%
2024 39.95 734th 1477 50.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.05 680th 1538 55.8%
2024 29.37 1123rd 1550 27.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.04 1521st 2230 31.8%
2019 35.86 1467th 2369 38.1%
2022 21.02 2067th 2458 15.9%
2023 20.42 2152nd 2549 15.6%
2024 18.43 2239th 2575 13.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.09 47th 94 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.65 1353rd 2262 40.2%
2019 37.24 1390th 2380 41.6%
2022 17.75 2163rd 2509 13.8%
2023 25.45 1870th 2547 26.6%
2024 20.33 2074th 2546 18.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.74 1256th 1369 8.3%
2019 22.71 1308th 1491 12.3%
2022 21.39 1411th 1531 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.41 1707th 2273 24.9%
2019 21.64 1919th 2407 20.3%
2022 17.77 2161st 2527 14.5%
2023 28.82 1711th 2558 33.1%
2024 21.39 2027th 2547 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.78 1219th 2072 41.2%
2019 36.09 1368th 2213 38.2%
2022 18.32 2082nd 2359 11.7%
2023 31.24 1595th 2391 33.3%
2024 24.39 1850th 2383 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at Maze Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 1291st 1496 13.7%
2019 23.77 1237th 1602 22.8%
2022 25.47 1179th 1555 24.2%
2023 34.45 1006th 1552 35.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Maze Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 190 3 5 338 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 190 3 5 338 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 238 6 9 404 4 n/a n/a 0 661
1998 284 7 18 481 2 n/a n/a 0 792
1999 283 6 17 532 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 256 11 20 521 3 n/a n/a 0 811
2001 260 7 24 535 2 n/a n/a 0 828
2002 252 8 19 563 4 n/a n/a 3 849
2003 252 8 19 563 4 n/a n/a 3 849
2004 281 11 19 666 6 n/a n/a 14 997
2005 271 7 17 686 5 n/a n/a 24 1010
2006 246 6 13 717 8 n/a n/a 15 1005
2007 202 6 14 687 3 n/a n/a 19 931
2008 175 7 18 671 3 n/a n/a 0 874
2009 140 5 19 598 2 2 28 0 794
2010 133 6 21 564 5 2 8 0 739
2011 122 5 22 499 4 2 7 0 661
2012 98 5 14 415 2 1 6 0 541
2013 107 2 13 405 1 1 7 0 536
2014 81 3 9 457 0 2 6 0 558
2015 98 2 11 652 3 1 10 0 777
2016 78 1 16 564 3 1 27 0 690
2017 78 2 21 558 1 2 4 0 666
2018 77 2 20 615 3 2 3 0 722
2019 71 1 15 621 2 1 3 0 714
2020 72 2 16 614 2 1 11 0 718
2021 55 0 10 505 2 1 12 0 585
2022 40 5 17 466 1 4 13 0 546
2023 33 5 10 390 1 1 12 0 452
2024 25 3 10 370 1 1 10 0 420

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Maze Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 539 22.6 23.8 43.6
1996 539 22.6 23.8 43.6
1997 661 27.2 24.3 37.8
1998 792 32.2 24.6 31.8
1999 840 35.2 23.9 36.9
2000 811 36.4 22.3 40.4
2001 828 36.8 22.5 42.5
2002 849 36.5 23.3 44.4
2003 849 36.5 23.3 44.4
2004 997 40.6 24.6 35.3
2005 1010 39.6 25.5 47
2006 1005 38.6 26.0 56.2
2007 931 39.6 23.5 58.4
2008 874 42.6 20.5 60.8
2009 794 36.6 20.1 66.6
2010 739 30.0 24.6 64.5
2011 661 n/a n/a 66.9
2012 541 23.2 23.2 99.4
2013 536 23.0 23.2 59.3
2014 558 22.3 24.9 61.8
2015 777 38.0 20.4 60.5
2016 690 38.0 18.1 56.1
2017 666 33.8 19.6 58.3
2018 722 32.5 22.2 65.9
2019 714 32.0 22.3 71.8
2020 718 n/a n/a 68.5
2021 585 24.5 23.8 68.7
2022 546 28.5 19.1 67.2
2023 452 25.4 17.7 54.9
2024 420 21.1 19.8 60.5

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 Maze Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 539 22.6 23.8 43.6
1996 539 22.6 23.8 43.6
1997 661 27.2 24.3 37.8
1998 792 32.2 24.6 31.8
1999 840 35.2 23.9 36.9
2000 811 36.4 22.3 40.4
2001 828 36.8 22.5 42.5
2002 849 36.5 23.3 44.4
2003 849 36.5 23.3 44.4
2004 997 40.6 24.6 35.3
2005 1010 39.6 25.5 47
2006 1005 38.6 26.0 56.2
2007 931 39.6 23.5 58.4
2008 874 42.6 20.5 60.8
2009 794 36.6 20.1 66.6
2010 739 30.0 24.6 64.5
2011 661 n/a n/a 66.9
2012 541 23.2 23.2 99.4
2013 536 23.0 23.2 59.3
2014 558 22.3 24.9 61.8
2015 777 38.0 20.4 60.5
2016 690 38.0 18.1 56.1
2017 666 33.8 19.6 58.3
2018 722 32.5 22.2 65.9
2019 714 32.0 22.3 71.8
2020 718 n/a n/a 68.5
2021 585 24.5 23.8 68.7
2022 546 28.5 19.1 67.2
2023 452 25.4 17.7 54.9
2024 420 21.1 19.8 60.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maze Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,551

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maze Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1796th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1966th of 2802 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maze Middle)43.532.2
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hollister)4633.3
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maze Middle)22.217.5
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hollister)32.421.1
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maze Middle)40.332.8
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hollister)50.337.2
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maze Middle)21.311.8
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hollister)31.817.9
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maze Middle)40.633.9
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hollister)49.541.7
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maze Middle)15.811.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hollister)31.421.2
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Maze Middle)18.218.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Hollister)31.122.9
 8.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students714452
 36.7%
African American15
 400%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1510
 33.3%
Hispanic621390
 37.2%
Pacific Islander11
White7133
 53.5%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.8%54.9%
 17%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Maze Middle

Maze Middle ranks in the bottom 20.2% of California middle schools.

Students at Maze Middle are 88% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Maze Middle.

Students who attend Maze Middle usually go on to attend Hollister High


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