Lodi Unified

The Lodi Unified School District in California encompasses 48 schools, including 32 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Some standout schools in the district include Elkhorn, a middle school that ranks 6th out of 2,788 California middle schools with exceptional test scores, and Middle College High, which has a 100% four-year graduation rate and strong academic performance. On the other hand, schools like Liberty High struggle with low graduation rates and high dropout rates. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across the district, with rates ranging from 8.9% at Middle College High to 73.6% at Liberty High.

The data reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of low-income students tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. However, the presence of high-performing schools like John Muir Elementary and Vinewood Elementary demonstrates that it is possible for schools to achieve exceptional results even in a district with significant challenges.