1212 Valencia Dr.
Colton, CA 92324-1798
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Colton Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 20,525 students in Colton Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Colton Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
20,525 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
962 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Colton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #866 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
Overall District Rank
#838 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Colton Joint Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colton Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colton Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Colton Joint Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
# American Indian Students
28 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
427 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
17,761 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
56%
# Black Students
1,073 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,015 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
5%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,504
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,429
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,513
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,573
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,597
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,587
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,652
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,488
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,781
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,665
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,584
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,537
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,615
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,366 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,060 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$329 MM
$7 MM
This chart display total revenue of Colton Joint Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$322 MM
$7 MM
This chart display total spending of Colton Joint Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,366
$14,213
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Colton Joint Unified  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,060
$13,602
This chart display average spending per public school student in Colton Joint Unified  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Colton Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Junior Edal Complex
Math: 20% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21810 Main St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomington High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10750 Laurel Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Grades: 9-12
| 2,314 students
Rank: #33.
Colton High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 W. Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
Rank: #44.
Terrace Hills Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22579 Deberry St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5022
Grades: 7-8
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Joe Baca Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 S. Lilac Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Grades: 7-8
| 751 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Colton Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
670 W. Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Grades: 7-8
| 953 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ruth O. Harris Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11150 Alder Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 876-6300
Grades: 7-8
| 670 students
Rank: #88.
Slover Mountain High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Hermosa St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
444 E. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4176
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 E. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 S. Cooley Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4272
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
18870 Jurupa Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Grades: K-6
| 706 students
Rank: n/an/a
9551 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 876-4250
Grades: K-6
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
12066 Vivienda Ave.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 876-4146
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
15920 Village Dr. E.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5021
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 876-4236
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
11645 Elm Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5018
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
955 W. Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4211
Grades: K-6
| 648 students
Rank: n/an/a
3101 Canyon Vista Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
1609 Spruce Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 876-4156
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: n/an/a
471 Agua Mansa Rd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11036 Mahogany Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5029
Grades: K-6
| 725 students
Rank: n/an/a
22731 Grand Terrace Rd.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5016
Grades: K-6
| 764 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 W. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4126
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
11050 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Grades: K-6
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington High School
Alternative School
Math: <50%
900 E. C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 W. Johnston St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 876-4201
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: n/an/a
750 S. Eighth St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Grades: K-6
| 536 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colton Joint Unified School District?

Colton Joint Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 20,525 students.

What is the rank of Colton Joint Unified School District?

Colton Joint Unified School District is ranked #866 out of 1,165 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Colton Joint Unified School District?

87% of Colton Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Colton Joint Unified School District?

Colton Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What is Colton Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $15,060 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 20,525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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