Summary:
The 94564 zip code area in West Contra Costa, California is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 1129 out of 1568 in California and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate strong performance.
West County Mandarin, a K-8 school, is the highest-performing in the area, ranking 1287 out of 5,862 California elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. It significantly outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. In contrast, other schools in the area have more mixed results, with some performing above and others below the district and state averages. Graduation and dropout rates at Pinole Valley High, the lone high school, are better than the district average.
Chronic absenteeism rates vary widely, from 13.8% at West County Mandarin to 37.6% at Pinole Middle, suggesting attendance and engagement may be areas of concern. Free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 31.74% to 57.01%, highlight the socioeconomic diversity within the zip code and the potential challenges faced by schools with higher proportions of economically disadvantaged students.
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