Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 92505

This analysis examines eight elementary schools serving grades K-5 in Riverside's 92505 zip code, all part of the Alvord Unified district, which ranks in the bottom quartile statewide.

Among these schools, Rosemary Kennedy Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest English Language Arts proficiency rate (41.48%) and overall ranking. S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary has shown the most consistent improvement in recent years. In contrast, La Granada Elementary faces the greatest challenges, with the lowest academic proficiency and highest poverty rate. Notably, Valley View Elementary excels in student attendance, boasting the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 12.6%.

All schools serve predominantly low-income populations, and most perform below state averages in core subjects. The data reveals no clear link between per-student spending and outcomes; for instance, Valley View has the lowest spending but strong science scores and attendance, while high spending at other schools yields mixed academic results. Performance varies significantly by grade, with English scores often improving by 5th grade while math scores typically decline. Parents should note that school rankings can fluctuate year-to-year, suggesting that looking at multiple years of data provides a more complete picture than a single year's snapshot.