Summary:
The 92236 zip code area in California is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, across the Coachella Valley Unified, Etiwanda Elementary, and NOVA Academy - Coachella school districts.
Within this set of schools, a few stand out as high performers. David W. Long Elementary consistently scores above state and district averages on standardized tests and has a 4-star rating, ranking in the top 20% of California elementary schools. Similarly, Peter Pendleton Elementary has improved its rating from 1 to 3 stars and also performs well above district and state averages. As the only high school in the data set, NOVA Academy - Coachella stands out with a 3-star rating, an 87.8% 4-year graduation rate, and test scores close to or above state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities between the highest and lowest performing schools in the area. Many schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 50.5%, and low proficiency rates on standardized tests, well below 50% in core subjects. These challenges are often correlated with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community. While some schools are making progress, such as Peter Pendleton Elementary, targeted interventions and additional support are needed to improve student outcomes across the board.
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