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Norton Science and Language Academy
School · Norton Science and Language Academy District · San Bernardino, CA
A charter school in San Bernardino, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
230 S Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
- Math 15% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norton Science and Language Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norton Science and Language 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), 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
$63,696
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$1,314/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndersonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Community School/independent Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| San Bernardino Co Juve Detention and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| San Bernardino County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,706 | 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.
Norton Science and Language Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Norton Science and Language Academy is listed in Norton Science and Language Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norton Science and Language Academy
Norton Science and Language Academy is a public school in San Bernardino, CA, part of Norton Science and Language Academy District, serving approximately 1,200 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,735 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norton Science and Language Academy
What grades does Norton Science and Language Academy serve?
Norton Science and Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Norton Science and Language Academy?
Norton Science and Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Science and Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Science and Language Academy is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norton Science and Language Academy rank in CA?
Norton Science and Language Academy ranks #8,735 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Norton Science and Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Norton Science and Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Norton Science and Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norton Science and Language Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Norton Science and Language Academy a charter school?
Yes, Norton Science and Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Norton Science and Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Norton Science and Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norton Science and Language Academy?
76.9% of students at Norton Science and Language 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (909) 386-2300
- Area population (ZIP 92408)
- 13,880
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 92408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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