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#3834 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Deer Canyon Elementary
Elementary School · Alta Loma Elementary · Alta Loma, CA
An Alta Loma Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10225 Hamilton St., Alta Loma, CA 91701
- Math 56% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Canyon Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deer Canyon 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,576
Median home value
$718,800
Median rent
$2,232/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy of Ed Inc- Dba Montessori AcadPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Victoria Groves ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Alta Loma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 395 | 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.
Alta Loma Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Canyon Elementary is listed in Alta Loma Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Canyon Elementary
Deer Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Alta Loma, CA, part of Alta Loma Elementary, serving approximately 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,834 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Canyon Elementary
What grades does Deer Canyon Elementary serve?
Deer Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Deer Canyon Elementary?
Deer Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Canyon Elementary is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Canyon Elementary rank in CA?
Deer Canyon Elementary ranks #3,834 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Deer Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Deer Canyon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Canyon Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Deer Canyon Elementary a charter school?
No, Deer Canyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Canyon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Deer Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Canyon Elementary?
37.9% of students at Deer Canyon 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
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (909) 484-5030
- Area population (ZIP 91701)
- 38,597
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 91701; 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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