Summary:
This analysis examines four middle schools (grades 6-8) within the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, revealing stark differences in academic performance and student engagement among them.
Green Valley Middle stands out as the top performer, with test scores well above district and state averages, a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.1%, and a strong statewide ranking in the 83rd percentile. In contrast, Grange Middle and Crystal Middle face significant challenges, with proficiency rates far below averages and chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 30%. Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is a smaller school, but its academic performance data is not available for comparison.
The district shows a wide range of outcomes, with a clear connection between higher economic disadvantage, measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and lower academic performance. Interestingly, higher per-student spending at the lower-performing schools does not correlate with better results, suggesting other factors like school culture and community support are critical. Parents should note that while the district overall ranks below the state average, Green Valley Middle consistently demonstrates that strong results are achievable within the Fairfield-Suisun Unified system.
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