Summary:
The city of Rancho Cucamonga, California is home to 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools consistently ranking among the top in the state while others struggle with low proficiency rates.
Los Osos High School stands out as a top-performing high school, consistently ranking among the best in California with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts high graduation rates (95.2%), low dropout rates (3.3%), and strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Rancho Cucamonga High School and several elementary and middle schools, such as Cucamonga Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga Middle, struggle with low proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics.
The data also highlights the potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as schools with higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates vary widely, suggesting that attendance is a critical factor in student success. The district has an opportunity to identify and share best practices from the high-performing schools, such as Terra Vista Elementary, to help improve outcomes at the lower-performing schools across the Chaffey Joint Union High, Central Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary, and Cucamonga Elementary districts.
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