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9551 Linden Avenue, Bloomington, CA 92316-1430
Summary
Gerald A. Smith Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,759/4,657 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,922/4,657 (37th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 565 |
| Low-Income Students | 499 (88.3%) |
| English Learners | 154 (27.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 9.6 points over the full period.
•Math +9.6 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 33.8% to 46.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,759 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.3% 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 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.5% to 44.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,922 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.9% 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 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 Gerald A. Smith Elementary compare within the district?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 18 K–6 schools in Colton Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gerald A. Smith Elementary rank in California?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary ranks No. 2,759 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,922 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 Gerald A. Smith Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math among 18 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.5% meet the reading standard and 32.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gerald A. Smith Elementary compare with other schools in Bloomington?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Bloomington with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BloomingtonHow does Gerald A. Smith Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary is No. 85 in reading and No. 75 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald A. Smith ElementaryThis school | 31.2% | 39.1% |
| Crestmore Elementary | 28.7% | 42.1% |
| Mary B. Lewis Elementary | 21.6% | 35.3% |
