Citrus Elementary School
Citrus Elementary School serves 783 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Citrus Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Citrus Elementary School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 783 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Citrus Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Citrus Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7621 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fontana Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Citrus Elementary School is Fontana High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Harry S. Truman Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Date Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fontana Fontana High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,475 students
0.2 miles
9453 Citrus Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5500 0.2 9-12 2,475 - Fontana Date Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 693 students
0.5 miles
9011 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5240 0.5 K-5 693 - Fontana West Randall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 459 students
0.5 miles
15620 Randall Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5780 0.5 K-6 459 - Fontana Citrus High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 307 students
0.7 miles
10760 Cypress
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5300 0.7 10-12 307 - Fontana Harry S. Truman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,205 student
0.7 miles
16224 Mallory Dr.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5190 0.7 6-8 1,205
School Reviews
| 5 I love citrus elementary. I love the school so much. I liked all my teacher mr. F. Lieshman and especially Mrs. Hernandez. She is the best teacher. i'm so glad to have all of them and to have such cool time. This school is the best. - Posted by Student/Alumni - ruth gonzalez |
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