Summary:
The 94947 zip code area of Novato, California is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Pleasant Valley Elementary and Rancho Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Lu Sutton Elementary and Lynwood Elementary lag behind.
Sinaloa Middle stands out as a high-performing middle school, consistently outperforming the Novato Unified district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. At the high school level, Novato High maintains strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the district and state, and a high 4-year graduation rate of 94.1%. The alternative school, Nova Education Center, also impresses with its high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and relatively low dropout rate of 10.5%.
However, the data also reveals significant concerns, such as the wide range of chronic absenteeism rates, from 14.1% at Rancho Elementary to 54.7% at Marin Oaks High. This suggests that addressing student engagement and attendance could be a key focus area for improving overall academic performance in the 94947 zip code area.
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