Summary:
The 91786 zip code in Upland, CA, is served by 10 schools within the Upland Unified district, including eight elementary schools and two high schools, educating about 6,800 students with a mix of strong performers and schools facing significant challenges.
Academic performance varies widely, with Magnolia Elementary standing out as the top school in the area, boasting high test scores and low absenteeism, while Upland High shows strong results with a graduation rate well above the state average. In contrast, Hillside High and Citrus Elementary rank much lower, with Hillside High experiencing severe chronic absenteeism and very low test proficiency despite receiving the highest funding per student in the area.
Key takeaways for parents include a notable disparity in outcomes between the two high schools, a district-wide trend where math scores lag behind English scores, and a clear link between lower rates of economic disadvantage and higher academic performance at the elementary level, as seen with Magnolia. The overall district ranking masks these significant differences in quality between individual schools.
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