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670 West Laurel Street, Colton, CA 92324-1523
Summary
Colton Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 11th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 24.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 15.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 24.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,117/1,204 (7th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,016/1,204 (16th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 870 |
| Low-Income Students | 810 (93.1%) |
| English Learners | 148 (17.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 1.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.8% to 25.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,117 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 9.6 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 24.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 19% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.2% to 15.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,016 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.7 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 14.5% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Colton Middle compare within the district?
Colton Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Colton Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Colton Middle rank in California?
Colton Middle ranks No. 1,117 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,016 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Colton Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 24.4% meet the reading standard and 15.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Colton Middle compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Colton Middle is No. 27 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 28 7–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Colton MiddleThis school | 15.5% | 24.1% |
| Joe Baca | 18.2% | 26.1% |
| Ruth O. Harris Middle | 15.1% | 29.5% |
