Helms Middle is a middle school located in Garfield, Albany, CA. It is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District, serving grades K–12, with a district rating of 3/10.
This school is a part of West Contra Costa Unified School District
West Contra Costa Unified is currently a distressed district characterized by a severe academic divide and significant financial instability. While a few schools in affluent areas maintain 10/10 ratings and high community engagement, the district's overall portfolio is dominated by underperforming schools, with a substantial portion of elementary and middle schools scoring 1/10 or 2/10. Recent reports of a multi-million dollar structural deficit, teacher strikes, and safety incidents at secondary campuses highlight a system under intense pressure. Despite strong career technical education pathways and a commitment to diversity, the district’s struggle to maintain fiscal solvency and close persistent achievement gaps suggests a fragile operational environment.
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