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#8839 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cooley Ranch Elementary
Elementary School · Colton Joint Unified · Colton, CA
A Colton Joint Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 South Cooley Dr., Colton, CA 92324
- Math 21% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cooley Ranch Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cooley Ranch 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,508/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colton), 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
$69,419
Median home value
$413,100
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92324; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,706 | Compare → |
| The Rock Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - National TrailsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Terrace View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 659 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colton Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #27 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cooley Ranch Elementary is listed in Colton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cooley Ranch Elementary
Cooley Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Colton, CA, part of Colton Joint Unified, serving approximately 505 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,839 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cooley Ranch Elementary
What grades does Cooley Ranch Elementary serve?
Cooley Ranch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cooley Ranch Elementary?
Cooley Ranch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooley Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooley Ranch Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooley Ranch Elementary rank in CA?
Cooley Ranch Elementary ranks #8,839 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cooley Ranch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cooley Ranch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Cooley Ranch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooley Ranch Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cooley Ranch Elementary a charter school?
No, Cooley Ranch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooley Ranch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cooley Ranch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooley Ranch Elementary?
77.6% of students at Cooley Ranch 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
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.7%
- Phone
- (909) 580-5023
- Area population (ZIP 92324)
- 57,049
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 92324; 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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