Summary:
The 92284 zip code area in California is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Morongo Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 1036 out of 1568 in California and rated 2 stars out of 5, a few schools in the area stand out in both positive and negative ways.
Yucca Valley High School is the top performer, ranked 1086 out of 2323 California high schools and rated 3 stars. It has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.9% and outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy assessments. However, the school struggles with mathematics, with only 13.85% proficiency, well below the district and state. In contrast, Black Rock Alternative/Continuation High School is the lowest-performing, ranked 1987 out of 2323 and rated only 1 star. It has a low 4-year graduation rate of 56.6% and a high dropout rate of 41.0%, significantly underperforming on all assessment measures.
Across the schools, high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.9% to 85.2%, suggest a need to address attendance and engagement issues. Additionally, the high percentages of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, from 58.45% to 76.81%, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the academic performance struggles. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for students in the 92284 zip code area.
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