Summary:
In the Winters, CA area (zip code 95694), two elementary schools, Waggoner Elementary (grades K-2) and Shirley Rominger Intermediate (grades 3-5), serve students within the Winters Joint Unified School District, which is rated average compared to others in the state.
Comparing the two, Waggoner Elementary serves younger students with a slightly lower student-teacher ratio and a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Shirley Rominger Intermediate, serving older elementary grades, has more comprehensive academic data available, showing that while its science scores are close to the state average, performance in English and math is below state averages, with math proficiency notably declining in the higher grades. Both schools have chronic absenteeism rates better than the state average, which is a positive indicator of student engagement.
Key takeaways for parents include that the district maintains consistent policies across both schools, and while academic performance is generally below state averages, the lower absenteeism is a strength. The significant drop in upper-grade math scores at Shirley Rominger may warrant asking the school about its math curriculum and support. Furthermore, the schools spend more per student than many districts, and the performance patterns suggest areas where targeted support could be most beneficial for student growth.
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