Fontana Unified
Fontana Unified has 42 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 7.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Summit High at 61/100, where 23.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,217 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 34.7/100 | 30 | 12.3% | 24.2% |
| Middle | Developing 32.8/100 | 6 | 9.6% | 23.7% |
| High | Solid 50.5/100 | 6 | 15.8% | 28.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Fontana Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Fontana Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 36.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.7%, 6.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Summit High leads the district at 61 with 23.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Fontana Unified
Hidden gems: 11 schools in Fontana Unified are classified as On the Rise (7) or Growth Engine (4) — 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Fontana Unified spends $16,217 per student in current expenditures — $1,403 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (30)
Fontana Unified has 30 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.7 — 9.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Date Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 17.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Date Elementary Fontana Unified Growth Engine | 17.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 25.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Canyon Crest Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 21.0% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | Oak Park Elementary Fontana Unified Growth Engine | 20.5% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Dolores Huerta International Academy Fontana Unified Growth Engine | 13.0% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Kathy Binks Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 18.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Beech Avenue Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 18.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | Hemlock Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Shadow Hills Elementary Fontana Unified On the Rise | 11.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Locust Elementary Fontana Unified On the Rise | 10.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 11 | Chaparral Academy of Technology Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 12 | Redwood Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 13 | Tokay Elementary Fontana Unified On the Rise | 7.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 14 | Virginia Primrose Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 11.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 15 | Poplar Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 13.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 16 | Live Oak Elementary Fontana Unified On the Rise | 10.9% | Developing 33/100 |
| 17 | Almond Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Developing 33/100 |
| 18 | Citrus Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 14.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 19 | Sierra Lakes Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 20 | Maple Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 31/100 |
| 21 | Palmetto Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Developing 30/100 |
| 22 | Ted Porter Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 12.8% | Developing 30/100 |
| 23 | Oleander Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 11.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 24 | Mango Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 25 | Juniper Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 26 | Cypress Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 27 | West Randall Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 28 | Randall Pepper Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 29 | North Tamarind Elementary Fontana Unified On the Rise | 5.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 30 | South Tamarind Elementary Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 6.9% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Middle Schools (6)
Fontana Unified has 6 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.8 — 7.7 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Wayne Ruble Middle with a Scope Score of 46 and 19.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Ruble Middle Fontana Unified Growth Engine | 19.8% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | Southridge Tech Middle Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 8.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Harry S. Truman Middle Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 4 | Alder Middle Fontana Unified On the Rise | 7.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Almeria Middle Fontana Unified On the Rise | 7.4% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Fontana Middle Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (6)
Fontana Unified has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.5 — 3.0 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Summit High with a Scope Score of 61 and 23.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit High Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 23.8% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Henry J. Kaiser High Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 19.0% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Fontana A. B. Miller High Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Solid 56/100 |
| 4 | Fontana High Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 20.2% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Jurupa Hills High Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Eric Birch High (Continuation) Fontana Unified Building Momentum | 0.4% | Needs Support 30/100 |
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 Fontana Unified
- 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
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