Dona Merced Elementary School
Tel:
(909)980-1600
- Dona Merced Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Dona Merced Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 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%.
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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2385 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cucamonga Ruth Musser Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 981 students
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 Grades: K-6 | 632 students
0.9 miles
10225 Hamilton St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909)484-5030 0.9 K-6 632 - Rancho Cucamonga Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 511 students
1.0 miles
7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)987-2541 1.0 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 Grades: K-4 | 717 students
1.1 miles
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)980-4743 1.1 K-4 717
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