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4825 Bandera Street, Montclair, CA 91762-4337
Summary
Montera Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
50.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 45.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,802/4,657 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,795/4,657 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 564 |
| Low-Income Students | 494 (87.6%) |
| English Learners | 186 (33.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.9 points from last year and rose 11.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and rose 6.8 points over the full period.
•Math +6.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.7% to 58.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 48.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.5% to 52.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.8-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.3% 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 Montera Elementary compare within the district?
Montera Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 22 K–6 schools in Ontario-Montclair with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Montera Elementary rank in California?
Montera Elementary ranks No. 1,802 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,795 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 Montera Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 22 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.4% meet the reading standard and 43.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Montera Elementary compare with other schools in Montclair?
Montera Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Montclair with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MontclairHow does Montera Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Montera Elementary is No. 49 in reading and No. 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montera ElementaryThis school | 45.9% | 50.7% |
| Buena Vista Arts-Integrated | 63.5% | 57.1% |
| Howard Elementary | 40.6% | 47.4% |
