Summary:
The Alameda Unified School District has two middle schools, Lincoln Middle and Will C. Wood Middle, serving students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Lincoln Middle stands out as an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of middle schools in California and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lincoln Middle's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in academic achievement, with 76.65% scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 67.49% for the district and 47.04% statewide. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11.6%, compared to 25.1% at Will C. Wood Middle. Additionally, Lincoln Middle has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population.
In contrast, Will C. Wood Middle appears to be a more typical middle school, with test scores and rankings closer to the district and state averages. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked in the middle 50% of California middle schools. Understanding the factors that contribute to Lincoln Middle's exceptional performance, such as teaching quality, curriculum, or school leadership, could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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