Below Average
#8186 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bear Gulch Elementary
Elementary School · Central Elementary · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A Central Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
8355 Bear Gulch Pl., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
- Math 20% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Gulch Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bear Gulch 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rancho Cucamonga), 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
$89,654
Median home value
$595,400
Median rent
$2,240/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain of Truth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Los Amigos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| San Antonio Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 430 | Compare → |
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.
Central Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Gulch Elementary is listed in Central Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Gulch Elementary
Bear Gulch Elementary is a public elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, part of Central Elementary, serving approximately 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,186 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Gulch Elementary
What grades does Bear Gulch Elementary serve?
Bear Gulch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bear Gulch Elementary?
Bear Gulch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Gulch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Gulch Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Gulch Elementary rank in CA?
Bear Gulch Elementary ranks #8,186 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bear Gulch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Gulch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Bear Gulch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Gulch Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bear Gulch Elementary a charter school?
No, Bear Gulch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Gulch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bear Gulch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Gulch Elementary?
87.9% of students at Bear Gulch 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
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (909) 989-9396
- Area population (ZIP 91730)
- 71,692
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 91730; 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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