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Central Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,328 students in Central Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Central Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
4,328 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Central Elementary School District, which is ranked #588 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#588 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
357 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,392 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
56%
# Black Students
476 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
803 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
279 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
512
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
438
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
443
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
482
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
480
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
448
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
457
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
494
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
574
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,882 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,840 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,882
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,840
$18,236
Best Central Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coyote Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Grades: K-4
| 775 students
Rank: #22.
Dona Merced Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Musser Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Grades: 5-8
| 964 students
Rank: #44.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7727 Valle Vista Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7611 Hellman Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Bear Gulch Pl.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Elementary School District?
Central Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,328 students.
What is the rank of Central Elementary School District?
Central Elementary School District is ranked #588 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Elementary School District?
55% of Central Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Elementary School District?
Central Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Central Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,840 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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