Alta Loma Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Alta Loma Elementary

Alta Loma Elementary is a small district serving kindergarten through eighth grade across the San Bernardino County region, with communities centered around Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding area. The district enrolls a student body that is roughly half Hispanic, with a substantial white student population and smaller shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. The enrollment is spread fairly evenly across the grade band, with a modest presence in the younger grades.

In English language arts, the district shows solid performance. Proficiency across the grade span averages in the mid-to-high range, with grades 7 and 8 performing notably well. Grades 3 and 4 show slightly softer results, and performance dips slightly in grades 5 and 6, though all grades maintain majority-level proficiency. This pattern suggests that younger students may need stronger intervention in literacy fundamentals, but by the time students reach middle grades, ELA gains traction.

Mathematics presents a different picture. Proficiency starts at a reasonable level in grade 3 but declines steadily as students progress through the upper elementary and middle grades. By grades 6, 7, and 8, the district is seeing less than half of students demonstrate proficiency. This slide in math performance is a real pattern in the district's data and suggests that students struggle more with numeracy and problem-solving as math content becomes more abstract. A parent or administrator looking at this district may want to ask the school directly about specific interventions in place for middle grades mathematics and whether the curriculum is being adjusted to address this decline.

Science proficiency in the tested grades (5 and 8) shows weak results, particularly by grade 8, where fewer than four in ten students meet standards. This aligns with a broader national pattern of science proficiency challenges but merits attention here. Science instruction in middle grades may benefit from closer review.

The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among San Bernardino County's districts, a meaningful strength. Chronic absenteeism is also notably low, well above the county median, suggesting students are showing up to school consistently. Per-pupil spending is in the lower-to-middle range for the county, placing the district in a cost-conscious position.

The housing market in the district's service area is moderately priced for the region. Median home values reflect a stable market with modest recent appreciation. Rental costs are substantial as a share of income, a factor for families considering whether to settle in the area.

The district operates ten schools: five elementary sites, two junior highs, and related facilities. No recent major policy shifts or strategic changes were identified in available sources, suggesting the district is maintaining steady operations rather than undergoing transformation.

This is a district with clear strengths in ELA and attendance but with a notable and persistent weakness in middle grades mathematics and science. Families should view it as a competent, cost-efficient option with room for growth in quantitative reasoning.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,599

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 51%

Black 4%

White 28%

Asian 11%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

54%

—

Gr 3

53%

70%

Gr 4

48%

71%

Gr 5

54%

77%

Gr 6

50%

73%

Gr 7

66%

73%

Gr 8

55%

74%

Math

Gr ALL

41%

—

Gr 3

53%

71%

Gr 4

50%

66%

Gr 5

39%

66%

Gr 6

35%

57%

Gr 7

39%

51%

Gr 8

29%

54%

Science

Gr 5

34%

60%

Gr 8

26%

45%

Gr HS

30%

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Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Alta Loma Elementary

Alta Loma Junior High

Carnelian Elementary

Jasper Elementary

Floyd M. Stork Elementary

Banyan Elementary

Deer Canyon Elementary

Hermosa Elementary

Victoria Groves Elementary

Vineyard Junior High

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

63%

Grade 3

60%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

62%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

68%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

67%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

49%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

67%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$705,300

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$408K to $984K

vs. state typical0.91x

vs. national typical1.92x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92358	Lytle Creek	$408K	+0.5%	40.3%
91737	Rancho Cucamonga	$956K	+1.6%	33.1%
91701	Rancho Cucamonga	$843K	-1.1%	26.4%
91784	Upland	$984K	+0.3%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,896/mo

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,673 to $3,955/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91737	Rancho Cucamonga	$3,068	+2.0%	33.1%
91701	Rancho Cucamonga	$2,673	+4.0%	26.4%
91784	Upland	$3,955	+1.6%	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,559/mo

Home price / national median income8.4x

Annual rent / national median income41.5%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$663/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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