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Colton Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 19,281 students in Colton Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Colton Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
19,281 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
920 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Colton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1475 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1476 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.64
# American Indian Students
32 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
320 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
16,900 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
55%
# Black Students
1,006 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
834 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,536
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,387
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,417
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,462
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,494
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,524
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,549
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,516
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,538
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,393
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,557
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,520
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,388
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,702 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,682 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$361 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$322 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,702
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,682
$19,787
Best Colton Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22731 Grand Terrace Rd.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5016
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5016
Grades: K-6
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth Grimes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1609 Spruce Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5030
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5030
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Crestmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18870 Jurupa Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5010
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 S. Eighth St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5015
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11036 Mahogany Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5029
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5029
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
Gerald A. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9551 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5033
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5033
Grades: K-6
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Ulysses Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 W. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5024
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5024
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12066 Vivienda Ave.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5032
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5032
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #99.
Reche Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Canyon Vista Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5012
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cooley Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S. Cooley Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5023
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5023
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Jurupa Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15920 Village Dr. E.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5021
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5021
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
Walter Zimmerman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 Linden Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5019
Grades: K-6
| 559 students
Rank: #1313.
Mary B. Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5025
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5025
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #1414.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 E. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5026
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5026
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #1515.
Colton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 W. Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #1616.
Paul Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 W. Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5027
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5027
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Rank: #1717.
Michael D'arcy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11645 Elm Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5018
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 580-5018
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1818.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Johnston St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5028
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5028
Grades: K-6
| 523 students
Rank: #1919.
Grand Terrace High Sch At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21810 Main St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5006
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,726 students
Rank: #2020.
Bloomington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10750 Laurel Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5004
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #2121.
Washington High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Grades: K-12
| 242 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Alice Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E. Olive St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5017
Grades: K-6
| 652 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Colton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
670 W. Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Grades: 7-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2424.
Terrace Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22579 Deberry St.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5022
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 580-5022
Grades: 7-8
| 838 students
Rank: #2525.
Joe Baca
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1640 S. Lilac Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5014
Grades: 7-8
| 753 students
Rank: #2626.
Ruth O. Harris Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11150 Alder Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5020
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #2727.
Slover Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18829 Orange St.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5013
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 580-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
471 Agua Mansa Rd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5031
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 19,281 students.
What is the rank of Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District is ranked #1475 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colton Joint Unified School District?
88% of Colton Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colton Joint Unified School District?
Colton Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Colton Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,682 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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