Dona Merced Elementary School
Dona Merced Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dona Merced Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dona Merced Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dona Merced Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 580 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dona Merced Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Dona Merced Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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 | #2263 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dona Merced Elementary School is Baldy View Rop (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ruth Musser Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cucamonga Ruth Musser Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 981 students10
0.5 miles
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230 0.5 5-8 981 - Rancho Cucamonga Deer Canyon Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 632 students10
0.9 miles
10225 Hamilton St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5030 0.9 K-6 632 - Rancho Cucamonga Central Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 511 students10
1.0 miles
7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541 1 K-5 511 - Ontario Baldy View Rop Vocational School Grades: 9-12
1.1 miles
1501 S. Bon View Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 947-3400 1.1 9-12 n/a - Rancho Cucamonga Coyote Canyon Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 717 students10
1.1 miles
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743 1.1 K-4 717
School Reviews
| 3 This school was okay, but when people got bullied, no one would care. They try to make you do too many fundraisers and stuff. Overall, NOT a good school didn't send your kid here. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Annie |
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