Summary:
This analysis covers three public schools within the John Swett Unified district in the Crockett, CA area (zip code 94525), serving grades 6-12 in a district that faces significant academic challenges overall.
John Swett High stands out as the district's academic leader, with a graduation rate above the state average and notably strong English proficiency, especially considering the high economic need of its students. In contrast, its feeder school, Carquinez Middle, is a critical challenge area, with math and science proficiency rates less than half the state average, indicating students often enter high school with significant academic deficits. The third school, Willow High, is a very small school with an extreme chronic absenteeism rate but the highest graduation rate, strongly suggesting it is a successful alternative program for at-risk students.
Key takeaways for parents are that the main high school performs relatively well within a struggling district, but middle school academics, particularly in math and science, are a major concern. The district provides a dedicated pathway for students struggling in traditional settings, which is effective at ensuring graduation. Overall, the data shows a district serving a high-need community with mixed results, where the middle school's performance is the most pressing area for improvement.
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