Summary:
The city of West Sacramento, California is home to 15 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with a mix of public and public charter institutions all within the Washington Unified School District. While the district contains a range of academic performers, a few schools stand out as exceptional, including Sacramento Valley Charter, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Washington Middle College High, the highest performing high school in the district with a 100% graduation rate.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic outcomes across the district, with charter schools generally outperforming traditional public schools. For example, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter and Empowering Possibilities International Charter both show above-average test scores and other positive metrics. In contrast, schools like Yolo High struggle with very low test proficiency, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism.
Across the district, there appears to be a correlation between higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and lower academic performance. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Westfield Village Elementary, tend to have the weakest outcomes. Addressing these disparities will be crucial for the Washington Unified School District to improve educational opportunities for all students in West Sacramento.
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