Summary:
In the Monrovia area (zip code 91016), the Monrovia Unified district operates ten public schools serving grades K-12, which collectively rank in the 61st percentile statewide, showing a mix of strong performers and schools facing significant challenges.
The district features notable standout schools, including top-ranked Mayflower Elementary and Clifton Middle, which consistently post test scores above district and state averages and have low chronic absenteeism. The comprehensive Monrovia High also excels with a 96.9% graduation rate. In contrast, Canyon Oaks High and Wild Rose School of Creative rank much lower, with Canyon Oaks facing a high dropout rate and severe chronic absenteeism.
Key insights reveal a wide performance gap within the district, with school rankings ranging from the 22nd to 84th percentiles. Interestingly, higher per-student spending at smaller alternative schools does not correlate with better outcomes. Furthermore, the specialized Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet middle school underperforms compared to the traditional Clifton Middle, and a significant drop in science proficiency at the high school level is a notable area for improvement.
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