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Schools in 92335 — Fontana, California

92335 has 19 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.6 — 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.2 to 54.5, a 30.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.3
24.2 – 54.5
Avg Exceeded %
11.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
19
With Scope Scores

How 92335 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Fontana High with a Scope Score of 55 and 20.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92335. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92335 averages 25.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92335 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92335
92335Fontana19Developing
33.6/100
92336Fontana22Developing
42.9/100
+9.3
92337Fontana10Developing
40.2/100
+6.5
92329Phelan4Needs Support
27.9/100
-5.8
92344Hesperia4Developing
33.8/100
+0.2
92345Hesperia16Needs Support
29.5/100
-4.1

School archetypes in 92335

2 Growth Engine1 On the Rise16 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92335 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or 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

All schools in 92335

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fontana High
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Solid
55/100
2Date Elementary
Fontana Unified Growth Engine
17.6%Developing
49/100
3Dolores Huerta International Academy
Fontana Unified Growth Engine
13.0%Developing
45/100
4Beech Avenue Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
41/100
5Redwood Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
36/100
6Poplar Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
34/100
7Live Oak Elementary
Fontana Unified On the Rise
10.9%Developing
33/100
8Almond Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
33/100
9Citrus Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
32/100
10Harry S. Truman Middle
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
8.4%Developing
31/100
11Maple Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
31/100
12Palmetto Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
30/100
13Ted Porter Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
30/100
14Oleander Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Needs Support
29/100
15Cypress Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
28/100
16West Randall Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
27/100
17Randall Pepper Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
27/100
18Fontana Middle
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Needs Support
27/100
19South Tamarind Elementary
Fontana Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Needs Support
24/100

Schools in 92335 on the map

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 92335

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Fontana good?
Fontana's 19 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100, which is 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Fontana?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fontana is Fontana High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 20.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Fontana schools compare to the state average?
Fontana elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.2 to 54.5, a 30.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Fontana?
Fontana has 19 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.