Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Montera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montera Elementary serves the west part of Ontario, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Montera Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
564 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montera Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montera Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#4805 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montera Elementary School's ranking?
Montera Elementary School is ranked #4805 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Montera Elementary School?
564 students attend Montera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Montera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montera Elementary School?
Montera Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Montera Elementary School offer ?
Montera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Montera Elementary School part of?
Montera Elementary School is part of Ontario-Montclair School District.
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