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#6554 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alicia Cortez Elementary
Elementary School · Chino Valley Unified · Chino, CA
A Chino Valley Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA 91710
- Math 31% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alicia Cortez Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alicia Cortez Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,205
Median home value
$645,200
Median rent
$2,002/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chino Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #29 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alicia Cortez Elementary is listed in Chino Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alicia Cortez Elementary
Alicia Cortez Elementary is a public elementary school in Chino, CA, part of Chino Valley Unified, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,554 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alicia Cortez Elementary
What grades does Alicia Cortez Elementary serve?
Alicia Cortez Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Alicia Cortez Elementary?
Alicia Cortez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alicia Cortez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alicia Cortez Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alicia Cortez Elementary rank in CA?
Alicia Cortez Elementary ranks #6,554 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alicia Cortez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alicia Cortez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alicia Cortez Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alicia Cortez Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alicia Cortez Elementary a charter school?
No, Alicia Cortez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alicia Cortez Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alicia Cortez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alicia Cortez Elementary?
84.1% of students at Alicia Cortez Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (909) 627-9438
- Area population (ZIP 91710)
- 80,186
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91710; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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