Summary:
In the 92313 zip code of Grand Terrace, California, there are two public elementary schools, Grand Terrace Elementary and Terrace View Elementary, both serving grades K-6 within the Colton Joint Unified school district.
When comparing the two, Terrace View Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school, with significantly better test scores in English, math, and science, and a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. Despite having slightly larger class sizes and less funding per student, it achieves academic results much closer to the state average. Grand Terrace Elementary, while spending more per pupil, has lower proficiency rates and higher absenteeism, though both schools share the challenge of science scores falling below state averages.
Both schools are part of a district that ranks in the bottom 20% statewide, yet Terrace View Elementary has consistently maintained a ranking above the 50th percentile in California. A notable finding is that both schools see a sharp drop in math proficiency in 5th grade, pointing to a potential area for academic focus. For parents, the data shows a clear academic difference between the two neighborhood schools, with one overcoming broader district challenges to deliver stronger student outcomes.
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