Summary:
The 95659 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative charter school. While the schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, a few standouts emerge. South Sutter Charter, an alternative charter school, excels in English Language Arts with 67.26% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state average. Similarly, Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary boasts impressive academic achievement, with 4th graders scoring 66.67% proficient or better in ELA compared to the state's 43.9%.
In contrast, East Nicolaus High lags behind in both ELA and Math assessments, scoring well below state averages. However, the school stands out for its strong graduation rate of 95.7% and low dropout rate of 4.3%. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at East Nicolaus High, with a rate of 21.9%, while Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary has a much lower rate of 8.6%.
The varying socioeconomic factors, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch percentages, may contribute to the observed performance disparities. South Sutter Charter has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 37.78%, while East Nicolaus High has 27.74% and Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary has 34.2%. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the strengths and challenges of the schools in the 95659 zip code area, offering a foundation for informed decision-making and resource allocation to support student success.
Thank you for your feedback!