Woodbridge

Woodbridge Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 393 students in the Lodi Unified School District, operating in a community where a significant majority of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school shows a clear pattern of recent improvement, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating, with a standout strength in managing student attendance; its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9% is notably better than the district average and most nearby schools like Leroy Nichols Elementary and Clyde W. Needham Elementary. Academically, results are mixed: math performance is slightly above the district average, but English and, especially, science scores are areas of serious concern, lagging far behind state benchmarks. The school does show relative effectiveness in serving its special education students.

Interesting comparisons with neighboring schools reveal that demographics alone don't dictate outcomes. For instance, Joe Serna Junior Charter serves a similarly high-needs population but achieves stronger academic results, while Vinewood Elementary dramatically outperforms Woodbridge academically despite having a larger average class size. With a relatively favorable student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than some peers, Woodbridge has important resources to build upon its recent attendance gains and address its academic challenges.