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#1883 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 20% in state

Grace Miller Elementary

Elementary School · Bonita Unified · San Dimas, CA

A Bonita Unified elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

115 West Allen Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773

  • Math 67% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.5 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$14,544
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Grace Miller Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grace Miller Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,574/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Dimas), 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

$105,926

Median home value

$754,700

Median rent

$2,232/mo

College educated

40.4%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91773; 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
Calvary Baptist SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.6 mi186Compare →
J. Marion Roynon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.6 mi804Compare →
Joan Macy SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private2–120.7 mi121Compare →
La Verne Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.8 mi492Compare →

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.

Bonita Unified

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#4 of 13
District spending per student
$14,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grace Miller Elementary is listed in Bonita Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grace Miller Elementary

Grace Miller Elementary is a public elementary school in San Dimas, CA, part of Bonita Unified, serving approximately 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,883 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Miller Elementary

What grades does Grace Miller Elementary serve?

Grace Miller Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Grace Miller Elementary?

Grace Miller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Miller Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Miller Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grace Miller Elementary rank in CA?

Grace Miller Elementary ranks #1,883 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Grace Miller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Grace Miller Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace Miller Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grace Miller Elementary a charter school?

No, Grace Miller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grace Miller Elementary a Title I school?

No, Grace Miller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace Miller Elementary?

43.6% of students at Grace Miller 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
461
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
Area population (ZIP 91773)
33,917
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
42.7
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 91773; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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