Box Springs Elementary

Box Springs Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 428 students in the Moreno Valley Unified School District, operating in a community with significant economic need where over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the school performs below state averages but shows important strengths, particularly in teaching its Hispanic students, who score higher relative to their peers across California than the school's overall ranking suggests. The school has a notable pattern where sixth graders perform relatively well in English but face significant challenges in math. While chronic student absenteeism is a serious concern at nearly 32%, the school has made clear progress, reducing this rate steadily over the past few years. Compared to other local schools like Hidden Springs Elementary (a higher performer) or Midland Elementary (a lower performer), Box Springs sits in the middle, demonstrating that schools in similar neighborhoods can have different outcomes.

Interesting findings include a reversed gender gap where boys consistently outperform girls at the school, and highly variable results for English learners from year to year. The school spends a mid-range amount per student compared to nearby schools, but its improving attendance has not yet led to broad academic gains, indicating that classroom instruction and support are critical areas for focus. Science scores are a particular challenge, lagging behind other subjects.