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230 S Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408-2313
Summary
Norton Science and Language Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 41st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,026/1,734 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,026/1,735 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,249 |
| Low-Income Students | 958 (76.7%) |
| English Learners | 359 (28.7%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period.
•Math +10.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 16.8% to 65.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,026 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.7% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.9% to 30.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,026 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.8% 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 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 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 Norton Science and Language Academy compare within the district?
Norton Science and Language Academy is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–12 schools in San Bernardino County Office of Educatio with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Norton Science and Language Academy rank in California?
Norton Science and Language Academy ranks No. 1,026 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,026 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Norton Science and Language Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.4% meet the reading standard and 22.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Norton Science and Language Academy compare with other schools in San Bernardino?
Norton Science and Language Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–12 schools in San Bernardino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San BernardinoWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Science and Language AcademyThis school | 25.6% | 39.0% |
| San Bernardino County Special Education | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Inland Empire Springs Charter | 37.8% | 53.5% |
