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4725 San Jose Street, Montclair, CA 91763-1747
Summary
Serrano Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 42.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 402/1,204 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 374/1,204 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 657 |
| Low-Income Students | 601 (91.5%) |
| English Learners | 130 (19.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math fell 4.2 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.8% to 56.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.2% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.9% to 46.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Serrano Middle compare within the district?
Serrano Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 7–8 schools in Ontario-Montclair with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Serrano Middle rank in California?
Serrano Middle ranks No. 402 of 1,204 in reading and No. 374 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Serrano Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.2% meet the reading standard and 40.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Serrano Middle compare with other schools in Montclair?
Serrano Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Montclair with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MontclairHow does Serrano Middle compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Serrano Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 28 7–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Serrano MiddleThis school | 42.7% | 54.8% |
| Vernon Middle | 27.8% | 43.6% |
| De Anza Middle | 35.3% | 44.8% |
