Below Average
#7383 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ruth O. Harris Middle
Middle School · Colton Joint Unified · Bloomington, CA
A Colton Joint Unified middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11150 Alder Ave., Bloomington, CA 92316
- Math 10% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruth O. Harris Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruth O. Harris Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,117
Median home value
$448,200
Median rent
$1,450/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92316; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S. Truman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Joe BacaEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Mission MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Fontana MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,119 | 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.
Colton Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Ruth O. Harris Middle is listed in Colton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruth O. Harris Middle
Ruth O. Harris Middle is a public middle school in Bloomington, CA, part of Colton Joint Unified, serving approximately 595 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruth O. Harris Middle
What grades does Ruth O. Harris Middle serve?
Ruth O. Harris Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ruth O. Harris Middle?
Ruth O. Harris Middle has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth O. Harris Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth O. Harris Middle is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruth O. Harris Middle rank in CA?
Ruth O. Harris Middle ranks #7,383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ruth O. Harris Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruth O. Harris Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Ruth O. Harris Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth O. Harris Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ruth O. Harris Middle a charter school?
No, Ruth O. Harris Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruth O. Harris Middle a Title I school?
No, Ruth O. Harris Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth O. Harris Middle?
84.0% of students at Ruth O. Harris Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (909) 580-5020
- Area population (ZIP 92316)
- 31,909
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 92316; 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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