Summary:
There are two public middle schools serving grades 7-8 in the 95695 zip code of Woodland, California, both operated by the Woodland Joint Unified district.
When comparing the two schools, Douglass Middle generally shows stronger academic performance than Lee Middle. Douglass ranks higher statewide and its students have higher proficiency rates in English, math, and science, including English scores that exceed the California average. Both schools serve student populations with similar high levels of economic need, but Douglass receives slightly more funding per student. Lee Middle has a smaller average class size, though Douglass achieves better academic results with a slightly larger student-to-teacher ratio.
Key challenges across both schools include mathematics proficiency, which lags behind state averages, and chronic student absenteeism that is higher than the district and state rates. Performance in Spanish language assessments is also low at both schools. Douglass has demonstrated more consistent performance in recent years, while Lee's statewide ranking has declined. For parents, this analysis suggests that while both schools face similar demographic and district-wide challenges, Douglass Middle currently shows stronger academic outcomes, particularly in English Language Arts.
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