Best Public Schools in Zip Code 92882

This analysis covers 15 schools in zip code 92882, part of Corona, California, all within the Corona-Norco Unified district, serving grades from Kindergarten through 12th grade with a mix of elementary, middle, and high schools.

There is significant variation in performance among these schools. Top performers include Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, which has the highest test scores and lowest chronic absenteeism, and Corona Fundamental Intermediate, the leading middle school. In contrast, Orange Grove High and Jefferson Elementary face considerable academic challenges, with notably low proficiency rates and, in the high school's case, very high chronic absenteeism.

Key findings show that higher per-student spending does not always correlate with better outcomes, and mathematics proficiency tends to decline sharply in middle and high school compared to elementary grades. Attendance is a strong indicator, with schools like Eisenhower and Corona Fundamental having low absenteeism and high performance. The alternative Academy of Innovation is a success story with perfect attendance and a strong graduation rate, demonstrating effective alternative models within the district.