Summary:
The city of Colton, California is home to 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Colton Joint Unified and Rialto Unified school districts. While the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a few standout schools shine through.
Georgia F. Morris Elementary, part of the Rialto Unified District, ranks the highest among Colton schools, with consistently high performance and low chronic absenteeism. Within the Colton Joint Unified District, Ulysses Grant Elementary stands out with strong English Language Arts proficiency and relatively high Mathematics scores compared to other district schools. The alternative Mojave River Academy - National Trails also outperforms the state average in 11th grade English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with Colton High School showing a 3-year declining rank and lagging behind state averages in core subjects like Mathematics and Science. The district as a whole faces challenges with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the board.
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