Excellent
#1124 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Montera Elementary
Elementary School · Ontario-montclair · Montclair, CA
An Ontario-montclair elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4825 Bandera St., Montclair, CA 91762
- Math 39% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montera Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 39% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montera 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montclair), 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
$76,289
Median home value
$568,700
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91762; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Lehigh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Howard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Kingsley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 492 | 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.
Ontario-montclair
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #7 of 33
- District spending per student
- $21,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montera Elementary is listed in Ontario-Montclair; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montera Elementary
Montera Elementary is a public elementary school in Montclair, CA, part of Ontario-montclair, serving approximately 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montera Elementary
What grades does Montera Elementary serve?
Montera Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Montera Elementary?
Montera Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montera Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montera Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montera Elementary rank in CA?
Montera Elementary ranks #1,124 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Montera Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Montera Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Montera Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montera Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montera Elementary a charter school?
No, Montera Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montera Elementary a Title I school?
No, Montera Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montera Elementary?
91.0% of students at Montera 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
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (909) 445-1062
- Area population (ZIP 91762)
- 63,656
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 91762; 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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