Summary:
This analysis covers two public middle schools (grades 6-8) serving 2,087 students in Union City, CA (zip code 94587), both part of the New Haven Unified School District.
Parents will find a significant performance gap between the two schools. Itliong-Vera Cruz stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top quarter of the state with strong test scores in English, math, and science, and a notably low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.9%. In contrast, Cesar Chavez Middle faces considerable challenges, performing below district and state averages in all core subjects and grappling with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is above both the district and state averages.
The data reveals key insights for families. First, attendance is strongly linked to academic success, with the higher-performing school having a much lower rate of chronic absenteeism. Second, while Cesar Chavez Middle serves a student population with greater economic need and receives more funding per student, it still struggles with outcomes, indicating that factors beyond funding are critical. Overall, the district's average performance is a mix of these two very different school profiles, with Itliong-Vera Cruz leading achievement in the area.
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