Summary:
This analysis examines the two elementary schools (grades K-6) serving the 92861 zip code in Villa Park, California, both of which are part of the Orange Unified School District.
Parents will find two strong, above-average options, with Villa Park Elementary standing out as the top performer. It ranks in the 88th percentile statewide, with significantly higher proficiency in English and Math than both the district and its neighbor, Serrano Elementary, which ranks in the 72nd percentile. A major differentiator is chronic absenteeism; Villa Park's rate of 6.2% is exceptionally low and less than half of Serrano's 12%, indicating a highly engaged school community that strongly supports student success.
While Villa Park leads in most areas, Serrano holds its own with a notable strength in Science, where it outperforms Villa Park. Interestingly, Serrano operates with a more favorable student-teacher ratio and slightly higher per-student spending, showing that resources alone do not dictate outcomes. Both schools outperform their Orange Unified district average, confirming this zip code as a high-performing area. The key takeaway is that within the same community, school culture, attendance, and specific curricular focus create meaningful differences in student results.
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