Summary:
This analysis examines four public elementary schools (grades K-5) within the Redlands Unified district, all located in the Redlands, CA area (ZIP 92374), revealing significant differences in performance and student experience within the same community.
Judson & Brown Elementary stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores and the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism. Crafton Elementary also performs solidly, with achievement near or above state averages. In contrast, Franklin Elementary and Lugonia Elementary face considerable challenges, ranking in the bottom third of California schools and struggling with very high chronic absenteeism rates, which is closely linked to lower academic proficiency.
Notably, per-student funding is nearly identical across all four schools, indicating that factors other than budget—such as school environment, attendance, and community support—are key drivers of the performance gap. For parents, this highlights the importance of considering both academic metrics and non-academic factors like student attendance rates when evaluating schools in this area.
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