Summary:
This analysis covers two public middle schools in the 91745 zip code of Hacienda Heights, California, both serving grades 6-8 within the Hacienda la Puente Unified school district.
Comparing the two schools, Newton Middle is the higher-performing option, ranking in a higher statewide percentile and demonstrating stronger academic proficiency in English, math, and science than Orange Grove Middle. Newton also reports a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. While Orange Grove is a smaller school with a slightly better student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, it has lower test scores across all subjects and a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Both schools perform below their district's average in core subjects, particularly in mathematics. It's noteworthy that Newton's statewide ranking has declined significantly over the past few years. For parents, this comparison highlights that while the schools operate under the same district with similar resources, there are measurable differences in academic outcomes and student attendance that may inform school choice.
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