Summary:
The city of Gridley, California is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 regular high school, and 1 continuation high school. Overall, the Gridley Unified School District appears to be performing above the state average, with its flagship Gridley High School ranking in the top 10% of California high schools and Manzanita Elementary ranking in the top 50% of California elementary schools.
The data reveals some standout schools in the district. Gridley High School is the top-performing high school, with strong test scores, a high graduation rate, and relatively low dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Manzanita Elementary also stands out as the highest-performing elementary school, with above-average test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Meanwhile, Esperanza High (Continuation) serves a more at-risk student population, with lower performance metrics but still providing an important alternative education option.
The data also highlights some areas for improvement within the Gridley Unified School District, particularly at the middle school and lower-performing elementary school levels. There appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations generally performing worse. Addressing these disparities and replicating the success of top-performing schools like Manzanita Elementary could help improve overall outcomes for the district.
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