Summary:
The 95948 zip code in Gridley, California, is served by six public schools across the Gridley Unified and Manzanita Elementary districts, offering education from kindergarten through 12th grade, including a continuation high school.
Gridley High is the clear standout, achieving a 94.5% graduation rate and strong test scores in English, ranking consistently among the top schools in the state despite serving a student population with significant economic need. In contrast, Manzanita Elementary also performs well academically and has the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism in the area at 10.4%, while Esperanza High (Continuation) faces severe challenges with attendance and academic proficiency.
Overall, elementary and middle schools like Wilson Elementary and Sycamore Middle show more typical performance near state averages. The data reveals a wide range in per-student spending, with the continuation school costing significantly more per pupil than others, and highlights that strong outcomes are possible across different economic circumstances within the same community.
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