Schools in 92879 — Corona, California
92879 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.2 — 3.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.8 to 55.5, a 24.7-point spread.
How 92879 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lincoln Fundamental Elementary with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.4% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92879 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92879 averages 20.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 92879 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92879
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92879 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 92879
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Fundamental Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine | 55 | Riverside | 31.4% | 58.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% |
| 2 | Garretson Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Growth Engine | 51 | Riverside | 22.3% | 46.2% | 8.9% | 1.9% |
| 3 | Corona Ranch Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum | 45 | Riverside | 22.0% | 48.8% | 10.9% | 1.9% |
| 4 | William McKinley Elementary Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise | 35 | Riverside | 14.5% | 32.2% | 18.1% | 4.2% |
| 5 | Lee V. Pollard High Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Riverside | 0.5% | 6.7% | 64.2% | 4.0% |
| 6 | Home Gardens Academy Corona-Norco Unified On the Rise | 32 | Riverside | 10.1% | 25.5% | 15.3% | 2.2% |
| 7 | Parkridge Elementary Corona-Norco Unified Building Momentum | 31 | Riverside | 9.8% | 20.9% | 23.1% | 2.6% |
Schools in 92879 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92879
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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