Summary:
The Woodland Joint Unified school district in California is home to two middle schools: Douglass Middle and Lee Middle. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, with over 75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests that Douglass Middle is the higher-performing of the two.
Douglass Middle has a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Lee Middle. In the 2023-2024 school year, Douglass Middle had 43.5% of students proficient or better in ELA End of Course, compared to 36.85% at Lee Middle. In mathematics, Douglass Middle had 26.56% proficient or better, while Lee Middle had 17.55%.
The significant performance gap between the two schools is concerning, and the high chronic absenteeism rate at Lee Middle (34.8%) may be a contributing factor. Addressing attendance issues and providing targeted interventions could be key focus areas for improving student outcomes at Lee Middle.
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