Summary:
This analysis covers 21 schools in the Fontana, California area (zip code 92335), serving over 13,500 students from kindergarten through 12th grade across the Fontana Unified and Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District.
When comparing schools, Fontana High is a clear standout with strong test scores and a high graduation rate, while Dolores Huerta International Academy and Date Elementary are top-performing elementary schools. In contrast, several elementary schools like West Randall Elementary and Cypress Elementary face significant academic challenges, and all three middle schools in the area underperform compared to the high school.
Key findings for parents include a notable gap in performance between the successful high school and the struggling middle schools, and a strong link between lower chronic absenteeism and better school outcomes. While per-student spending varies widely, the highest-spending school is also the highest-performing. The area shows stable trends for most schools, with a few demonstrating notable improvement.
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