Lodi Unified

The Lodi Unified School District in California serves 48 schools, including 32 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district's schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing significant challenges.

Middle College High is a shining example, ranking 23rd out of 2,323 California high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, its students excel on standardized tests, with 97.18% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.24% proficient or better in Mathematics. Another high-performing school is Elkhorn, a 4th-8th grade school that ranks 5th out of 2,777 California middle schools and also has a 5-star rating, with 96.24% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 90.98% in Mathematics.

In contrast, some schools in the district struggle with low performance, such as Liberty High, which has a four-year graduation rate of only 62.1% and a dropout rate of 19.7%, as well as very low proficiency rates on standardized tests. Similarly, Houston faces challenges, with high chronic absenteeism and low test scores. The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the Lodi Unified School District, highlighting the need to address the unique challenges faced by underperforming schools and ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.