Summary:
This analysis examines 12 schools in the 95240 zip code of Lodi, California, including 9 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative K-12 charter school, all serving approximately 6,200 students within the larger Lodi Unified district and one independent charter district.
Parents will find a mixed educational landscape with significant variation between schools. Rio Valley Charter stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores, a perfect attendance record, and a strong graduation rate, all while operating with lower per-student spending. In contrast, Liberty High faces severe challenges, including very low test scores and an extreme chronic absenteeism rate of over 70%, despite having the highest per-student spending. Among elementary schools, Lois E. Borchardt Elementary leads in core subject proficiency.
The data reveals that chronic absenteeism is a critical issue across most schools and is strongly linked to academic performance. While the district faces systemic challenges, with most schools scoring below state averages, the success of Rio Valley Charter demonstrates that effective models exist within the community. The two comprehensive high schools also tell different stories: Tokay High boasts a graduation rate above 95%, while Liberty High struggles below 80%. This wide range of outcomes suggests that school-level practices and student engagement are key factors for parents to consider.
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