Summary:
Zip code 94579 contains one public middle school, Washington Manor Middle, serving grades 6-8 in the San Leandro area as part of the San Lorenzo Unified School District.
Washington Manor Middle serves 500 students and consistently performs better than its district averages in English, math, and science, though its scores remain below the state averages. The school has a significant strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9%, which is notably better than both the district and state averages. This is a positive indicator, especially considering that 74% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the school's success in engaging a high-need population within a district that ranks in the bottom 20% statewide.
Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking has been relatively stable, hovering around the 45th percentile. Academic performance shows interesting patterns by grade, with 8th graders performing strongest in math. With per-student spending above $22,000, the school is well-resourced but operates with a higher student-teacher ratio. For parents, this school represents a stable option that outperforms its struggling district, with attendance being a particular area of success, though work remains to close the gap with state academic standards.
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