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2214 Pumalo Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404-3564
Summary
Barton Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 16th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 30.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 16.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 30.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,560/4,657 (24th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,235/4,657 (9th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 485 |
| Low-Income Students | 467 (96.3%) |
| English Learners | 86 (17.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.0 points from last year and rose 12.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period.
•Math +6.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.0% to 35.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,560 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 7.5 points ahead in reading.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 30.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 16% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 9% to 9%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 11.9% to 24.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,235 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.2 points ahead in math.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 15.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Barton Elementary compare within the district?
Barton Elementary is No. 29 in reading and No. 36 in math proficiency among the 43 K–6 schools in San Bernardino City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Barton Elementary rank in California?
Barton Elementary ranks No. 3,560 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,235 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Barton Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 22 in reading and No. 32 in math among 43 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.5% meet the reading standard and 17.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Barton Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino?
Barton Elementary is No. 23 in reading and No. 30 in math proficiency among the 36 K–6 schools in San Bernardino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San BernardinoHow does Barton Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Barton Elementary is No. 137 in reading and No. 161 in math proficiency among the 187 K–6 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Barton ElementaryThis school | 16.7% | 30.7% |
| Arrowhead Elementary | 19.7% | 34.1% |
| Bing Wong Elementary | 19.3% | 32.0% |
