Summary:
Zip code 92359 contains one elementary school, Mentone Elementary, serving grades K-5 in the Redlands Unified district, which serves a community with significant economic need.
Mentone Elementary shows a notable strength in managing student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9% that is better than both its district and the state average, a significant achievement given that over 79% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school has a mixed performance; it outperforms comparison averages in 4th grade English Language Arts but scores below average in most other subjects, with science proficiency being a particular area for improvement at 20%.
The school's academic rankings have remained stable but below average over the past three years, placing it in the 45th percentile statewide for 2024-2025, while its district, Redlands Unified, performs better overall. With per-student spending above the national average, the key question for parents is how the school leverages its resources and its success in promoting attendance to improve academic outcomes, especially in math and science, for its 378 students.
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