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2301 Alhambra Street, Norco, CA 92860-1109
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
57.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 955/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,120/4,657 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 573 |
| Low-Income Students | 359 (62.7%) |
| English Learners | 32 (5.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period. Math rose 9.4 points from last year and rose 15.0 points over the full period.
•Math +15.0 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 56.7% to 73.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.0% 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 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.3% to 69.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.0-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Highland Elementary compare within the district?
Highland Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 31 K–6 schools in Corona-Norco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Highland Elementary rank in California?
Highland Elementary ranks No. 955 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,120 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 Highland Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math among 31 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.6% meet the reading standard and 48.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Highland Elementary compare with other schools in Norco?
Highland Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Norco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NorcoHow does Highland Elementary compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Highland Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highland ElementaryThis school | 57.6% | 64.7% |
| George Washington Elementary | 34.1% | 45.7% |
| Norco Elementary | 45.5% | 53.5% |
