Schools in Zip Code 95642

This analysis covers four public schools in Jackson, California (zip code 95642), serving grades K-12 within the Amador County Unified and Amador County Office of Education districts, with a total enrollment of about 1,355 students.

Among these schools, Argonaut High stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate and low dropout rate, which are better than state averages, and it has the strongest English performance locally. However, it also has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism and the lowest math proficiency. Jackson Elementary shows relative strength in math compared to the other traditional schools and has the lowest chronic absenteeism among them, while Jackson Junior High falls in the middle on most metrics. The Amador County Special Education school operates with much smaller class sizes and higher per-student spending but serves a very different, specialized student population.

Overall, the traditional schools in this area face academic challenges, with proficiency rates in most subjects below state averages. Attendance tends to become a bigger issue as students get older, with absenteeism rising from elementary to high school. The data suggests a system with a clear strength in keeping high school students on track to graduate, but with significant room for improvement in core academic subjects like math across all grade levels.