Summary:
The Travis Unified school district serves around 5,400 students across eight schools in Fairfield, Vacaville, and Travis Air Force Base, with a mix of five elementary, one middle, and two high schools that together earn an above-average state ranking.
Parents will find notable strengths at several schools, particularly those associated with the military base. Travis Elementary is the district's top-rated elementary school with very low absenteeism, while Scandia Elementary excels in science. The district's standout is Vanden High, which boasts a near-perfect graduation rate and strong English scores, though its math performance is an area for growth. The district's middle school, Golden West Middle, shows a typical dip in test scores as students progress to eighth grade.
The district faces its most significant challenges at the Travis Education Center, an alternative high school with high absenteeism and low test scores, despite more funding and smaller classes. Overall, Travis Unified is a district of contrasts, with pockets of high performance alongside schools that need targeted support, especially in mathematics and for at-risk students.
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