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Data-Driven
Insights
GIA equips the Inland Empire with trusted data, research, and analysis to drive smarter decisions and stronger outcomes. From tracking progress to identifying opportunities for systems change, our research helps inform action across the cradle-to-career continuum.
Quantitative Impact Metrics
Tracking Regional Progress to Goal
The Growing Inland Achievement Board of Directors formally endorses a shared regional goal: ensuring that 70% of working-age adults (ages 25-64) in the region hold a postsecondary degree or credential of value.
Achieving this goal requires a strategic focus on key academic milestones across the cradle-to-career continuum, alongside a commitment to tracking progress through clear, regional metrics.
This endorsement serves as a call to action for GIA staff, regional Action Network Teams, the Inland Empire educational community, community organizations, government, and business leaders to work collectively toward achieving this goal.
SCORECARDS
Impact Across Our Strategic Priorities
Our scorecards highlight progress across GIA’s strategic priorities—K–12 success, postsecondary attainment, and career readiness.
Third-Grade Reading Proficiency
28.9%
Baseline (2020-2021)
36.7%
Latest (2023-2024)
Eighth-Grade Math Proficiency
14.8%
Baseline (2020-2021)
23.4%
Latest (2023-2024)
High school graduation
86.7%
Baseline (2020-2021)
89.3%
Latest (2023-2024)
Postsecondary Enrollment
57.6%
Baseline (2018-2019)
53.9%
Latest (2021-2022)
Postsecondary Completion
44.9%
Baseline (2018-2019)
45.5%
Latest (2021-2022)
Publications & Reports
Research That Informs Action
INTERACTIVE DASHBOARDS
Data at Your Fingertips
GIA’s interactive dashboards are designed to support exploration, learning, and shared understanding. By bringing together key data on education and workforce outcomes, these tools help users identify trends, uncover gaps, and align efforts across institutions and sectors. Whether you’re developing strategy, writing a grant, or simply seeking to understand the Inland Empire more deeply, the dashboards provide a starting point for informed action.
Early Literacy and Middle Grade Math
Track regional proficiency in reading and math
High School Graduation Rates
View high school grad rates by county and district
Dual Enrollment in the Inland Empire
See which students are accessing college while in high school
Financial Aid Completion Overview
Track FAFSA rates by school and district
Regional Degree and Credential Conferrals
Explore degree and credential trends over time
Regional Job Growth
View industry job growth across the region
Educational Attainment and Earnings
Compare education levels to earning outcomes
Racial Demographics in Bachelor’s Attainment
Explore racial equity in bachelor’s degree outcomes
10-Year Job Growth Projections and Earnings
See long-term job projections and salary data
5-Year Job Growth Projections and Earnings
Shorter-term job trends in the region
College/Career Indicator for the Inland Empire
View readiness metrics for postsecondary success
IPEDS and Meta Majors Overview
Compare program groupings with nationial IPEDS data
Regional Workforce Overview
Explore job sectors, demand, and workforce data
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