Summary:
Zip code 95988 contains one middle school, Willows Intermediate, serving grades 5-8 in the Willows Unified district, which provides a focused look at educational performance in this specific area.
Willows Intermediate shows a clear pattern of academic performance that varies significantly by grade level. The school's 6th graders perform notably stronger in both English and math compared to other grades, with math proficiency nearly matching the state average. However, performance drops in later grades, with 8th-grade math proficiency being particularly low. Overall, the school's proficiency rates in English, math, and science are below California state averages. A key positive finding is the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which is better than both the district and state averages, indicating a generally positive school environment regarding student attendance.
The school serves a student population where a high percentage qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic challenges that often correlate with academic hurdles. Despite this, the school has demonstrated consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, moving from the 20th to the 27th percentile. With per-student spending above $16,000, the school has resources that, combined with its effective attendance strategies and upward ranking trajectory, suggest it is working to address its academic gaps while maintaining a supportive climate for its students.
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