Dona Merced Elementary
10333 Palo Alto, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-1744
Summary
Dona Merced Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 34.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,417/4,657 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,658/4,657 (43rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 547 |
| Low-Income Students | 371 (67.8%) |
| English Learners | 68 (12.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.7 points from last year and fell 6.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 8.1 points over the full period.
•Math -8.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.0% to 46.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,417 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.4% to 39.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,658 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.0-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Dona Merced Elementary compare within the district?
Dona Merced Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Central Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dona Merced Elementary rank in California?
Dona Merced Elementary ranks No. 2,417 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,658 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 Dona Merced Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.8% meet the reading standard and 25.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dona Merced Elementary compare with other schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
Dona Merced Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Rancho Cucamonga with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho CucamongaHow does Dona Merced Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Dona Merced Elementary is tied for No. 47 in reading and No. 47 in math proficiency among the 112 K–5 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dona Merced ElementaryThis school | 34.1% | 42.9% |
| Bear Gulch Elementary | 13.0% | 22.5% |
| Central Elementary | 27.9% | 48.3% |
