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9325 Palmetto Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335-5904
Summary
Palmetto Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 31st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,966/4,657 (36th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,430/4,657 (26th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 577 |
| Low-Income Students | 535 (92.7%) |
| English Learners | 173 (30.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.4 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period. Math rose 7.0 points from last year and rose 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math +5.4 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 28.9% to 44.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,966 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.6% 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 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 24%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.8% to 30.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,430 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.1 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
8.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Palmetto Elementary compare within the district?
Palmetto Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 20 K–5 schools in Fontana Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Palmetto Elementary rank in California?
Palmetto Elementary ranks No. 2,966 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,430 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 Palmetto Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and No. 13 in math among 20 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.6% meet the reading standard and 26.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Palmetto Elementary compare with other schools in Fontana?
Palmetto Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 26 K–5 schools in Fontana with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FontanaHow does Palmetto Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Palmetto Elementary is No. 62 in reading and No. 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto ElementaryThis school | 25.8% | 37.0% |
| Canyon Crest Elementary | 41.7% | 49.3% |
| Chaparral Academy of Technology | 25.0% | 30.4% |
