Best Public Schools in Zip Code 92585

This analysis covers 7 public schools in zip code 92585, serving grades K-12 in the Menifee and Romoland area, with a total enrollment of over 7,100 students split between the Romoland Elementary and Perris Union High districts.

Among the five elementary schools, Mesa View Elementary stands out as the top performer with the highest test scores and lowest chronic absenteeism, while Harvest Valley Elementary faces the most significant academic challenges. The smaller Hillside Innovation Academy shows impressive improvement and has the best student-teacher ratio and attendance. For middle grades, Ethan A Chase Middle shows a noticeable dip in performance compared to the elementary schools, particularly in science.

The sole high school, Heritage High, presents a mixed picture with a strong graduation rate but very low math proficiency and the highest chronic absenteeism in the area. Overall, schools here serve a high-need population and generally perform below state averages, with elementary schools typically outperforming the middle and high school. Math performance declines sharply in higher grades, and chronic absenteeism is a widespread concern that exceeds state averages at most schools.