Summary:
The Elk Grove Unified School District in California is home to 9 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The data reveals that a few schools stand out as top performers, while others struggle to meet district and state averages. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle consistently ranks among the top 221-314 middle schools in California, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the data set. Katherine L. Albiani Middle and Toby Johnson Middle also rank highly and outperform the district and state averages in core subjects.
In contrast, schools like T.R. Smedberg Middle, Samuel Jackman Middle, and James Rutter Middle are ranked in the bottom 50% of California middle schools and struggle to meet district and state performance standards. These lower-performing schools also have significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates and free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic achievement.
Overall, the data highlights the need to address chronic absenteeism and ensure equitable distribution of resources across all schools within the Elk Grove Unified School District. The standout schools provide a model for success, while the lower-performing schools present opportunities for improvement and targeted support to help all students reach their full potential.
Thank you for your feedback!