Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 92882

This analysis covers three public middle schools serving grades 6-8 in the 92882 zip code of Corona, California, all part of the Corona-Norco Unified school district.

Among these schools, Corona Fundamental Intermediate stands out as the highest performer, earning a 4-star rating and achieving the best test scores in English and math, along with a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.9%. Letha Raney Intermediate faces significant challenges, with a 2-star rating, the lowest test scores in the group, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.3%, though it spends the most per student and has the smallest class sizes. Citrus Hills Intermediate represents a middle ground with a 3-star rating and performance metrics between the other two schools.

Key insights show a strong link between attendance and achievement, with the school having the best attendance also showing the strongest academic results. Interestingly, higher per-student spending did not correlate with higher performance in this comparison. A notable finding at Letha Raney is a dramatic drop in test scores between 6th and 7th grade, which may warrant further investigation by the district. Overall, while the district ranks above average statewide, math and science scores at these three schools tend to fall below the district average.