Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ontario Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Ontario Center's attendance zone covers the entire district of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, encompassing approximately 20.8 square miles. Families typically drive just 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ontario Center's student population of 585 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ontario Center 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 Ontario Center is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7787 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Ontario Center's ranking?
Ontario Center is ranked #7787 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ontario Center?
585 students attend Ontario Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ontario Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ontario Center?
Ontario Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ontario Center offer ?
Ontario Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ontario Center part of?
Ontario Center is part of Cucamonga Elementary School District.
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