Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Central Language Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Language Academy serves the northeast part of Ontario, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Language Academy's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR CHILDREN, OUR COMMITMENT, OUR FUTURE
School Rankings
Central Language Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Language Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4601 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Language Academy's ranking?
Central Language Academy is ranked #4601 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Central Language Academy often compared to?
Central Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Central Language Academy?
736 students attend Central Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Language Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Language Academy?
Central Language Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central Language Academy offer ?
Central Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Central Language Academy part of?
Central Language Academy is part of Ontario-Montclair School District.
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