Dona Merced Elementary School

10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dona Merced Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dona Merced Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Dona Merced Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Dona Merced Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dona Merced Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2931 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dona Merced Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dona Merced Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dona Merced Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
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White
23%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dona Merced Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Dona Merced Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dona Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dona Merced Elementary School's ranking?
Dona Merced Elementary School is ranked #2931 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dona Merced Elementary School often compared to?
Dona Merced Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dona Merced Elementary School?
557 students attend Dona Merced Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dona Merced Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dona Merced Elementary School?
Dona Merced Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dona Merced Elementary School offer ?
Dona Merced Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dona Merced Elementary School part of?
Dona Merced Elementary School is part of Central Elementary School District.

School Reviews

3   10/7/2020
This school was okay, but when people got bullied, no one would care. They try to make you do too many fundraisers and stuff. Overall, NOT a good school didn't send your kid here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Annie

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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