Summary:
The city of Mendota, 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. The schools in this Mendota Unified School District face significant socioeconomic challenges, with very high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all campuses.
Among the standout schools, Mendota High School is the largest high school with over 1,000 students, boasting a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.9% but also a high dropout rate of 8.4%. In contrast, the small Mendota Continuation High School has an extremely poor performance, with a 0% 4-year graduation rate and a 91.7% dropout rate. Meanwhile, Mendota Junior High School stands out with the highest test scores in the district, exceeding both district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math.
Overall, the schools in Mendota face significant challenges, with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates across the district. However, there are also opportunities for improvement, as evidenced by the relatively high graduation rate at Mendota High and the success of Mendota Junior High. Targeted interventions, a focus on best practices, and addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors may be key to helping the district's students succeed.
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