Best Public Schools in Zip Code 92553

The Moreno Valley, CA zip code 92553 contains 21 schools serving grades K-12, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools are part of the Moreno Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 1248 out of 1568 districts in California and has an overall 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the data, including Butterfield Language Academy, which has the highest performance across multiple metrics, such as Smarter Balanced Assessment proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that exceed the district and state averages, as well as the highest percentage of students proficient in the CAST science assessment. Bear Valley Elementary also has strong academic performance, with Smarter Balanced proficiency rates above the district and state in both ELA and Math. In contrast, the alternative high schools, March Mountain High and Bayside Community Day, have the lowest proficiency rates and academic performance in the data set.

Overall, the data points to significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools, particularly in math, as well as high rates of chronic absenteeism across the district. The alternative schools serving high-need student populations struggle the most academically, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support. While Butterfield Language Academy stands out as a bright spot, the data suggests the need for districtwide improvements in areas like attendance, instruction, and student support to raise academic outcomes across the board.