Central Elementary School District
School District · Rancho Cucamonga, California
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Evaluating Central Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cucamonga Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#440 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,091
$2,556 vs California median
District size
4,327 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Central Elementary ranks #440 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Central Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Coyote Canyon Elementary (7.1/10), Cucamonga Middle (6.7/10), and Ruth Musser Middle (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Central Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coyote Canyon Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Cucamonga Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ruth Musser Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Dona Merced Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Valle Vista Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Bear Gulch Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a Rancho Cucamonga, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,327 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. The district invests $15,091 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Central Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Coyote Canyon Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Central Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Central Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Elementary with test data.
Schools in Central Elementary
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Total Enrollment
- 4,327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Elementary?
The average composite rating for Central Elementary is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Elementary?
Central Elementary spends $15,091 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Elementary is 24:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Elementary?
Coyote Canyon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Central Elementary with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Central Elementary?
Across schools in Central Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Central Elementary has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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