Summary:
Zip code 91916 is home to one elementary school, Descanso Elementary, serving grades K-6 in the rural Mountain Empire Unified district.
Descanso Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within its district, significantly exceeding district averages in English, math, and science. The school's English Language Arts scores are particularly strong, with proficiency rates improving dramatically from 33% in 3rd grade to 84% by 6th grade. While its math scores are solid and slightly above the state average, they present an opportunity for growth compared to the school's exceptional English performance.
Other positive indicators include a chronic absenteeism rate lower than both the district and state averages, suggesting good student engagement. The school serves an economically diverse population and achieves these results with per-student spending close to the state average. It's worth noting the school's statewide ranking has decreased slightly in the most recent year, though it remains in a solid position overall, performing at or above state averages despite being in a lower-ranked district.
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