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#5401 of 9,539 schools in CA
Dona Merced Elementary
Elementary School · Central Elementary · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A Central Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10333 Palo Alto, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
- Math 42% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dona Merced Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dona Merced 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 29Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Academy of Ed Inc- Dba Montessori AcadPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Deer Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Coyote Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 815 | 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.
Central Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Dona Merced Elementary is listed in Central Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dona Merced Elementary
Dona Merced Elementary is a public elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, part of Central Elementary, serving approximately 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,401 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dona Merced Elementary
What grades does Dona Merced Elementary serve?
Dona Merced Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dona Merced Elementary?
Dona Merced Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dona Merced Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dona Merced 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 Dona Merced Elementary rank in CA?
Dona Merced Elementary ranks #5,401 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dona Merced Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dona Merced Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Dona Merced Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dona Merced Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dona Merced Elementary a charter school?
No, Dona Merced Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dona Merced Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dona Merced Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dona Merced Elementary?
70.1% of students at Dona Merced 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
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (909) 980-1600
- 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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