Summary:
Woodland Joint Unified serves 12 elementary schools (grades K-6) in a district that, overall, performs below the state average in English, math, and science proficiency.
There is significant variation among the schools, with Spring Lake Elementary standing out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating with test scores well above the district average and remarkably low chronic absenteeism, while T. L. Whitehead Elementary faces the greatest challenges, with very low proficiency rates and the highest absenteeism in the district. Other notable schools include the consistently strong Zamora Elementary and the specialized Science & Technology Academy at Knights Landing.
Key factors influencing school performance include chronic absenteeism, which is closely tied to academic outcomes, and socioeconomic need, with higher-performing schools generally serving fewer students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better results, as the district's highest-spending school ranks much lower than its most efficient. Parents should note that only three of the twelve schools in Woodland Joint Unified rank above the 50th percentile statewide, indicating many students attend schools that are struggling to meet state averages.
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