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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 2026-27 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 18,397 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
18,397 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
878 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1503 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1472 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1995–2007. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,258 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$477 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$391 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,934
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,258
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Colton Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Grimes Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1609 Spruce Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5030
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5030
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Terrace View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22731 Grand Terrace Rd.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5016
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5016
Gr: K-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Crestmore Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18870 Jurupa Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11036 Mahogany Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5029
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5029
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Ulysses Grant Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 West Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5024
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5024
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 South Eighth St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cooley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Cooley Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5023
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5023
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jurupa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15920 Village Dr. East
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5021
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5021
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Grand Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12066 Vivienda Ave.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5032
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5032
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Walter Zimmerman Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9551 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5033
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5033
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Reche Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Canyon Vista Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Colton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 East Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5026
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5026
Gr: K-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21810 Main St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5006
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mary B. Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5025
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5025
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Bloomington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10750 Laurel Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Gr: 9-12 | 1,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Michael D'arcy Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11645 Elm Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5018
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5018
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 West Johnston St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5028
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5028
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Paul Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5027
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5027
Gr: K-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 East Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Gr: K-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Terrace Hills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22579 Deberry St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5022
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5022
Gr: 7-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Joe Baca
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1640 South Lilac Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Gr: 7-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Gr: 7-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 East C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Ruth O. Harris Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11150 Alder Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5020
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5020
Gr: 7-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Slover Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18829 Orange St.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5013
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 18,397 students.
What is the rank of Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District is ranked #1503 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
88% of Colton Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% 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 $21,258 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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