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#8309 of 9,539 schools in CA

Reche Canyon Elementary

Elementary School · Colton Joint Unified · Colton, CA

A Colton Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

3101 Canyon Vista Dr., Colton, CA 92324

  • Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$18,938
Chronic Absenteeism44%

Students at Reche Canyon Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

82.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reche Canyon 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,508/100K

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

$69,419

Median home value

$413,100

Median rent

$1,600/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92324; 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
Windsor Hills AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi19Compare →
Cooley Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.7K–61.4 mi505Compare →
The Rock Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–121.4 mi227Compare →
Crestmore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–6Not available611Compare →

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.

Colton Joint Unified

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#25 of 27
District spending per student
$18,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reche Canyon Elementary is listed in Colton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reche Canyon Elementary

Reche Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Colton, CA, part of Colton Joint Unified, serving approximately 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,309 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reche Canyon Elementary

What grades does Reche Canyon Elementary serve?

Reche Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Reche Canyon Elementary?

Reche Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reche Canyon Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Reche Canyon Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reche Canyon Elementary rank in CA?

Reche Canyon Elementary ranks #8,309 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Reche Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Reche Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Reche Canyon Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reche Canyon Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Reche Canyon Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Reche Canyon Elementary a Title I school?

No, Reche Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reche Canyon Elementary?

82.3% of students at Reche Canyon 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
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.0%
Area population (ZIP 92324)
57,049
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
34.4
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 92324; 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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