Summary:
Zip code 92861 in Villa Park, CA, is served by four public schools within the Orange Unified School District, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, collectively educating nearly 3,900 students in a district ranked in the top third statewide.
Among these schools, Villa Park Elementary stands out as the highest performer, with exceptional test scores in English and math and the area's lowest chronic absenteeism rate. Serrano Elementary shows a particular strength in science, while Villa Park High excels in student support, boasting a near-perfect graduation rate and a very low dropout rate. However, a notable trend is the decline in mathematics proficiency from elementary to higher grades, with the high school's math scores falling below state averages despite strong performance in other areas.
Overall, schools in this area perform above state averages in most subjects and have lower chronic absenteeism. The district invests above-average funding per student across all schools. A key insight is that the highest-performing elementary school operates with the lowest per-student spending and largest class sizes in the area, suggesting factors beyond just resources contribute to student success. Parents can expect a consistent, above-average educational foundation with standout elementary performance and exceptional high school graduation outcomes.
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