Summary:
This analysis examines 12 elementary schools (mostly grades K-5/K-6) in the Moreno Valley, CA 92553 zip code, a high-need area where most students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and compares their performance and key characteristics.
Among these schools, Butterfield Language Academy stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores in English and Math and ranking in the 35th percentile statewide. Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM, though small, shows strength in science, while Edgemont Elementary has shown recent improvement and boasts the best student attendance rate. It's important to note that all schools in this area perform below state averages in core academic subjects, with math being a particular challenge across the board.
Most schools are part of the Moreno Valley Unified district, which ranks in the 18th percentile statewide. The two charter schools, Journey and Garvey/Allen, operate under their own districts. Key issues for families to consider include high rates of chronic absenteeism at most schools and the lack of a clear link between higher per-student spending and better academic results in this area.
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