Summary:
Zip code 92586 in the Sun City/Menifee area of California is served by two public elementary schools, Ridgemoor Elementary (grades K-5) and Menifee Virtual (grades K-8), both operating under the Menifee Union school district.
Comparing the two, Ridgemoor Elementary is the stronger performer overall, with higher state rankings and proficiency rates in math and science that exceed both district and state averages. It also has a significantly lower rate of chronic student absenteeism at 6.3%, which is far better than the state average. Menifee Virtual, while showing recent improvement, has lower proficiency rates in core subjects and a higher absenteeism rate, despite receiving more funding per student.
For parents considering these schools, Ridgemoor Elementary offers a traditional classroom setting with consistent academic strengths, particularly in math and science. Menifee Virtual provides a K-8 online option and shows specific strengths in certain grade levels for English Language Arts. Both schools are part of a Menifee Union district that ranks above average statewide, but performance can vary noticeably between grade levels within each school.
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