A. M. Thomas Middle

A. M. Thomas Middle is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Lost Hills, California, in Kern County.

The school serves students from sixth to eighth grade with an enrollment of 78 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 39:1. With just two full-time equivalent teachers on staff, A. M.

Thomas Middle is small but offers a close-knit community where each student can receive individual attention. The academic performance at A. M.

Thomas Middle shows that there is room for growth, with the school ranking 48th percentile among California schools. In English Language Arts and Reading, 43% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, only 18% meet proficiency standards. The MySchoolScout rating for the school is 5.3 out of 10, reflecting areas where improvements can be made.

Despite its challenges, A. M. Thomas Middle provides a supportive environment for young adolescents to learn and grow in a rural setting that offers unique opportunities beyond traditional urban or suburban schools.

With an enrollment of 78 students, A. M. Thomas Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at A. M. Thomas Middle is 39:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, A. M. Thomas Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.