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Dolores Huerta International Academy

Elementary School · Fontana Unified · Fontana, CA

A Fontana Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

17777 Merrill Ave., Fontana, CA 92335

  • Math 29% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$19,021
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Dolores Huerta International Academy score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dolores Huerta International Academy 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fontana), 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

$75,198

Median home value

$433,600

Median rent

$1,636/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

47.7%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92335; 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
Mountain View Christian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi21Compare →
South Tamarind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5K–50.5 mi560Compare →
Palmetto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–50.7 mi561Compare →
Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–50.8 mi539Compare →

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.

Fontana Unified

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#29 of 44
District spending per student
$19,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dolores Huerta International Academy is listed in Fontana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dolores Huerta International Academy

Dolores Huerta International Academy is a public elementary school in Fontana, CA, part of Fontana Unified, serving approximately 625 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,731 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dolores Huerta International Academy

What grades does Dolores Huerta International Academy serve?

Dolores Huerta International Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Dolores Huerta International Academy?

Dolores Huerta International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Huerta International Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Huerta International Academy is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dolores Huerta International Academy rank in CA?

Dolores Huerta International Academy ranks #6,731 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dolores Huerta International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Dolores Huerta International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Dolores Huerta International Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dolores Huerta International Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Dolores Huerta International Academy a charter school?

No, Dolores Huerta International Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dolores Huerta International Academy a Title I school?

No, Dolores Huerta International Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dolores Huerta International Academy?

74.9% of students at Dolores Huerta International Academy 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
625
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 92335)
95,295
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
31.4
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 92335; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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