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#4258 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 45% in state

Allen Avenue Elementary

Elementary School · Bonita Unified · San Dimas, CA

A Bonita Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

115 West Allen Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773

  • Math 59% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.9:1
District spending per student$14,544
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Allen Avenue Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Allen Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,574/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Dimas), 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

$105,926

Median home value

$754,700

Median rent

$2,232/mo

College educated

40.4%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Baptist SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.6 mi186Compare →
Fred Ekstrand ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–50.7 mi498Compare →
Holy Name of MaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.8 mi316Compare →
Holy Name of Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.8 mi318Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Bonita Unified

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#11 of 13
District spending per student
$14,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allen Avenue Elementary is listed in Bonita Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allen Avenue Elementary

Allen Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in San Dimas, CA, part of Bonita Unified, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,258 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allen Avenue Elementary

What grades does Allen Avenue Elementary serve?

Allen Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Allen Avenue Elementary?

Allen Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Avenue Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Allen Avenue Elementary is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allen Avenue Elementary rank in CA?

Allen Avenue Elementary ranks #4,258 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Allen Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Allen Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Allen Avenue Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Avenue Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Allen Avenue Elementary a charter school?

No, Allen Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allen Avenue Elementary a Title I school?

No, Allen Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen Avenue Elementary?

37.7% of students at Allen Avenue 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 – 5th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 91773)
33,917
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
42.7
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 91773; 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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