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Cucamonga Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 29.6/100

Cucamonga Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 29.6/100 — 14.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rancho Cucamonga Middle at 31/100, where 8.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,842 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
29.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
2.0
28.9 – 30.9
Avg Exceeded %
6.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
29.2/100
36.4%22.4%
MiddleDeveloping
30.9/100
18.2%25.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Cucamonga Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
29.2
avg score · 3 schools
Los Amigos Elementary
Needs Support
29/100
Cucamonga Elementary
Needs Support
29/100
Ontario Center
Needs Support
29/100
Middle
30.9
avg score · 1 school
Rancho Cucamonga Middle
Developing
31/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Cucamonga Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 30.9.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 2.0 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.2%, 5.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Rancho Cucamonga Middle leads the district at 31 with 8.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Cucamonga Elementary

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Cucamonga Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
69.3%
White
6.8%
Asian
3.1%
Black
15.4%
Other
5.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
78%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Cucamonga Elementary spends $14,842 per student in current expenditures — $28 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,842
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,359
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14%
$13,014 → $14,842
Spending Efficiency
1.99
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 32%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$71,642–$148,535
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
146
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (3)

Cucamonga Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.2 — 14.6 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.9pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Los Amigos Elementary with a Scope Score of 29 and 6.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Los Amigos Elementary
Cucamonga Elementary On the Rise
6.7%Needs Support
29/100
2Cucamonga Elementary
Cucamonga Elementary Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
29/100
3Ontario Center
Cucamonga Elementary Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
29/100

Middle Schools (1)

Cucamonga Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9 — 9.6 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +2.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Rancho Cucamonga Middle with a Scope Score of 31 and 8.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rancho Cucamonga Middle
Cucamonga Elementary Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
31/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cucamonga Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Cucamonga Elementary a good school district?
Cucamonga Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.6/100, which is 14.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Cucamonga Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Cucamonga Elementary is Rancho Cucamonga Middle with a Scope Score of 31/100 and 8.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Cucamonga Elementary spend per student?
Cucamonga Elementary spends $14,842 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Cucamonga Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Cucamonga Elementary range from $71,642–$148,535 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.