Summary:
The city of Union City, California is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet state and district averages.
Among the top-performing schools in Union City is Delaine Eastin Elementary, which ranks among the top 520 elementary schools in California and boasts exceptional academic achievement, with 61-81% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Searles Elementary and Cesar Chavez Middle struggle to meet state and district averages. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced-price lunch rates, and academic performance, with the schools serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores.
The data also highlights the importance of attendance, with the schools demonstrating the highest chronic absenteeism rates, such as Decoto School for Independent Study, also having the lowest graduation rates and test scores. Conversely, the Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, an alternative school, stands out with a remarkable 96.8% 4-year graduation rate and strong academic performance, suggesting that the charter school model can be effective in serving students in Union City.
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