Summary:
Zip code 95988 in Willows, California, is served by six public schools across four districts, educating approximately 1,659 students from elementary through high school, including traditional and alternative options.
Among the traditional schools, Willows High stands out as the strongest performer with a graduation rate well above the state average and notably high proficiency in Spanish assessments. In comparison, Willows Intermediate shows a significant drop in 8th-grade math proficiency, and Murdock Elementary has a lower academic ranking despite higher per-student spending. Walden Academy, part of a different district, reports much lower chronic absenteeism than others in the Willows Unified district.
The area's two alternative schools present stark contrasts: Glenn County Special Education has very high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, while Willows Community High struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism. Most schools in the area serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and overall academic performance in core subjects lags behind state averages, highlighting a key area for district focus and improvement.
Thank you for your feedback!