Elementary Schools in Gridley Unified

This summary covers two elementary schools, Wilson Elementary (grades 2-5) and McKinley Elementary (grades K-1), within the Gridley Unified school district, which serves a high-need community and is rated in the 68th percentile statewide.

Comparing the schools, Wilson Elementary has seen its statewide ranking decline recently, and its students' performance in English and math generally lags behind district and state averages, though reading skills improve in higher grades while math scores tend to drop. McKinley Elementary, serving the youngest students, does not have comparable test scores but faces a significant challenge with chronic student absenteeism, which is higher than both the state average and Wilson's rate.

An interesting point for parents to consider is the difference in resources: McKinley Elementary receives notably more funding per student than Wilson Elementary. Both schools serve similar, high-need populations and have class sizes above 21 students per teacher. The overall Gridley Unified district maintains a relatively strong statewide ranking, suggesting other schools in the district may be performing well.