Middle Schools in Woodlake Unified

Woodlake Unified School District contains one middle school, Woodlake Valley Middle, serving grades 6-8 in the city of Woodlake.

This school serves a community with high economic need, but it has demonstrated a clear and positive trend of improvement in recent years. Its statewide ranking has risen significantly, moving from the 20th to the 31st percentile and earning an additional performance star over the last three school years. A major standout strength is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.5%, which is less than half the state average and indicates a strong, supportive school environment that prioritizes student attendance and engagement.

While academic proficiency in English and Math is below state averages, the school performs close to the Woodlake Unified district average. Notably, student performance shows promising growth by grade level, with 8th graders achieving the highest proficiency rates, especially in mathematics. The data suggests Woodlake Valley Middle is effectively building a foundation for learning and is on an upward trajectory, making measurable gains for its students.