Summary:
This analysis examines two middle schools (grades 7-8) located in zip code 91762 in Ontario, California, both part of the Ontario-Montclair School District.
Among these two schools, Oaks Middle stands out as the higher performer, ranking in the 66th percentile of California middle schools and exceeding district and state averages in English, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Vina Danks Middle ranks significantly lower (30th percentile) and performs below these benchmarks, with a particularly large gap in Science. Both schools serve similar, high-poverty student populations, but Oaks Middle has shown stable performance over recent years while Vina Danks Middle's state ranking has declined.
A notable finding is that despite receiving about $2,700 less per student and having a larger average class size, Oaks Middle achieves stronger academic results. Both schools do well in keeping chronic absenteeism below the state average. For parents, this comparison within the same district highlights that school-level factors can lead to very different outcomes, making it valuable to look beyond just district ratings when evaluating options.
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