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Deer Canyon Elementary School

10225 Hamilton St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (909) 484-5030
www.alsd.k12.ca.us
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Deer Canyon Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Deer Canyon Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Deer Canyon Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
58%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
52%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
28%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deer Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Alta Loma Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Deer Canyon Elementary School?

579 students attend Deer Canyon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Deer Canyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Canyon Elementary School?

Deer Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Deer Canyon Elementary School offer ?

Deer Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Deer Canyon Elementary School part of?

Deer Canyon Elementary School is part of Alta Loma Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
No School-Spring Break
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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