Middle Schools in Waterford Unified

The Waterford Unified school district in California is home to two middle schools: Lucille Whitehead Intermediate and Waterford Junior. While both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, Waterford Junior emerges as the standout performer, outranking Lucille Whitehead Intermediate on several key metrics.

Waterford Junior has a statewide ranking of 800 out of 2,788 California middle schools, earning a 4-star rating, while Lucille Whitehead Intermediate does not have a statewide ranking. Additionally, Waterford Junior boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on the Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Lucille Whitehead Intermediate and the Waterford Unified district as a whole.

While both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 89% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Waterford Junior has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9% compared to 24.6% at Lucille Whitehead Intermediate. This suggests that Waterford Junior may be more effective in engaging its students and supporting their academic success, despite the challenges faced by the district's predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.