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Ontario-Montclair

Near Average2024–25 data29 schools · avg 44.2/100

Ontario-Montclair has 29 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 44.2/100 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Vista Elementary at 63/100, where 33.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,539 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.5
30.9 – 63.4
Avg Exceeded %
16.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
29
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
45.0/100
2717.3%9.4%
MiddleDeveloping
32.6/100
29.3%15.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Ontario-Montclair, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
45.0
avg score · 27 schools
+24 more elementary schools
Middle
32.6
avg score · 2 schools
Ray Wiltsey Middle
Developing
34/100
Vina Danks Middle
Developing
31/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Ontario-Montclair's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 32.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, 8.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Monte Vista Elementary leads the district at 63 with 33.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Ontario-Montclair

10 Culture First8 On the Rise4 Growth Engine2 Strong All-Around5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 12 schools in Ontario-Montclair are classified as On the Rise (8) 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

Hispanic
88.5%
White
3.1%
Asian
2.6%
Black
3.4%
Other
2.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
88%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Ontario-Montclair spends $15,539 per student in current expenditures — $724 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,539
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
19,286
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 24.6%
$12,471 → $15,539
Spending Efficiency
2.84
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 31%Other 5%
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
$69,782–$129,830
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,180
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (27)

Ontario-Montclair has 27 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.0 — 1.3 points near the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +1.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 33.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monte Vista Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Strong All-Around
33.3%Solid
63/100
2Edison Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Building Momentum
36.4%Solid
62/100
3Buena Vista Arts-Integrated
Ontario-Montclair Strong All-Around
30.2%Solid
59/100
4Montera Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
26.3%Solid
52/100
5Elderberry Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Building Momentum
22.8%Solid
51/100
6Corona Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Growth Engine
24.1%Solid
51/100
7Vista Grande Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
22.3%Developing
49/100
8Moreno Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Growth Engine
16.1%Developing
49/100
9Online Academy
Ontario-Montclair Growth Engine
22.1%Developing
49/100
10Howard Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
19.9%Developing
47/100
11Vineyard Elementary
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
14.8%Developing
45/100
12Central Language Academy
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
13.9%Developing
45/100
13Hawthorne Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Growth Engine
15.4%Developing
45/100
14Ramona Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
44/100
15El Camino Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
16.0%Developing
43/100
16Sultana Elementary
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
13.8%Developing
43/100
17Lincoln Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
14.6%Developing
43/100
18Bon View Elementary
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
12.4%Developing
41/100
19Euclid Elementary
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
11.8%Developing
41/100
20Mission Elementary
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
10.6%Developing
40/100
21Kingsley Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
13.8%Developing
38/100
22Richard Haynes Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
11.2%Developing
37/100
23Mariposa Elementary
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
10.0%Developing
37/100
24Lehigh Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
10.1%Developing
37/100
25Berlyn Elementary
Ontario-Montclair On the Rise
8.5%Developing
37/100
26Del Norte Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
10.4%Developing
36/100
27Arroyo Elementary
Ontario-Montclair Culture First
8.5%Developing
33/100

Middle Schools (2)

Ontario-Montclair has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.6 — 7.9 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.9pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is Ray Wiltsey Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 10.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ray Wiltsey Middle
Ontario-Montclair Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
34/100
2Vina Danks Middle
Ontario-Montclair Building Momentum
8.5%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 Ontario-Montclair

  • 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 Ontario-Montclair a good school district?
Ontario-Montclair has 29 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2/100, which is 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.8% 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 Ontario-Montclair?
The highest-scoring school in Ontario-Montclair is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 33.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Ontario-Montclair spend per student?
Ontario-Montclair spends $15,539 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 Ontario-Montclair?
Teacher salaries in Ontario-Montclair range from $69,782–$129,830 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.