Summary:
This analysis covers two public middle schools (grades 6-8) located in the 91741 zip code of Glendora, California, both of which are part of the Glendora Unified school district, a district that ranks well above average statewide.
Parents in this area will find two strong options, with Goddard Middle standing out as a top-tier school, consistently ranking in the 88th percentile in California. It significantly outperforms both state and district averages in English, math, and science, and has a very low rate of chronic student absenteeism at 7.4%. Sandburg Middle is also a solid performer above the state average, ranking in the 73rd percentile, though it trails Goddard academically, particularly in 6th-grade math.
The performance gap between the two schools is notable as they operate in the same district with similar resources. Sandburg serves a student population with nearly double the economic need and has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, which may be factors in the differing outcomes. Both schools show room for growth in science proficiency compared to their English and math scores. Overall, the district provides a high-quality middle school education, with Goddard representing an exceptional choice and Sandburg offering reliable, above-average performance.
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