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Email BoardGeorge Washington Elementary
1220 West Parkridge Avenue, Norco, CA 92860-2864
Summary
George Washington Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 48th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 34.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,192/4,657 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,654/4,657 (43rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 861 |
| Low-Income Students | 671 (77.9%) |
| English Learners | 187 (21.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period. Math rose 6.3 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math +7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.2% to 63.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 48.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.1% to 41.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,654 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.1-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does George Washington Elementary compare within the district?
George Washington Elementary is No. 22 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 31 K–6 schools in Corona-Norco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George Washington Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Elementary ranks No. 2,192 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,654 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at George Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 22 in both subjects among 31 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.0% meet the reading standard and 30.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Norco?
George Washington Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Norco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NorcoHow does George Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Riverside County?
George Washington Elementary is No. 33 in reading and No. 39 in math proficiency among the 107 K–6 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington ElementaryThis school | 34.1% | 45.7% |
| Highland Elementary | 57.6% | 64.7% |
| Norco Elementary | 45.5% | 53.5% |
