Summary:
The 92368 zip code area is home to two schools - Riverside Preparatory, an alternative school serving grades K-12, and Oro Grande Elementary, a small elementary school serving grades K-6. While both schools face significant challenges in serving high-needs student populations, the data shows a stark contrast in their academic performance and overall effectiveness.
Riverside Preparatory stands out as the larger and higher-performing school, with a 97.2% 4-year graduation rate and some bright spots in its test scores, like 54.59% proficiency in 11th grade ELA. In contrast, Oro Grande Elementary is ranked in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools, with test scores well below state averages across the board. Both schools, however, face alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, which likely contribute to their academic struggles.
The data also highlights the significant socioeconomic challenges these schools face, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This underscores the need for additional resources and support to help these schools address the root causes of their performance issues. While Riverside Preparatory appears to be doing something right, the overall picture in this zip code suggests that concerted, long-term efforts will be required to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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