Fontana Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Fontana Unified

Fontana Unified is a mid-sized district across San Bernardino County serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The enrollment is substantial, spanning elementary, middle, and high schools distributed across more than forty school sites. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of Black, Asian, and white students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available in the records provided.

Academic proficiency across the district is below midpoint statewide. In English/language arts, the most recent state test results show roughly four in ten students in grades three through eight met or exceeded state standards. Math proficiency is weaker: across the tested grades, only about one in four students reached proficiency. In science, tested in grades five and eight, just under one in five students demonstrated proficiency. These results place the district above the midpoint among San Bernardino County's districts on an overall proficiency index, though the absolute numbers reflect genuine academic challenges that extend across multiple grade levels and subjects. Math particularly warrants close attention if college-ready pathways are a family priority. Graduation rate data was not provided for this district.

Chronic absenteeism stands slightly below the county median, at roughly one in three students. Per-pupil current spending is in the upper range compared to other county districts, suggesting resource investment, though the relationship between spending and proficiency gain in Fontana Unified is not clarified in the available data. A parent may want to look further into how the district allocates resources and what interventions exist in specific grade bands or buildings.

Housing in the Fontana Unified area is moderately priced relative to California state benchmarks, with median home values in the mid-range and monthly rent also below state averages. The region has seen slight year-over-year home value declines in several zip codes, though rents have risen modestly. The affordability picture is mixed: monthly rent consumes a substantial share of median household income, and a typical mortgage with twenty percent down would require an income-to-price ratio that may be tight for some families. The area includes neighborhoods across multiple cities, chiefly Fontana itself, with smaller portions in Bloomington, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, and San Bernardino.

In November 2024, Fontana Unified voters approved a school facilities bond, the district's first in nearly a decade, publicly reported. The measure authorizes funding for classroom modernization, expansion of career and technical education pathways including robotics, coding, medical assistant training, and construction, as well as upgraded STEAM labs, ADA accessibility upgrades, and infrastructure repairs. The bond will be overseen by a citizens' oversight committee. This represents a tangible shift in the district's facility posture and signals intent to expand technical and career-ready programming. Families considering the district should weigh both the schools' current academic standing and the prospect of improved facilities and program breadth over the coming years.

The district operates several continuation high schools alongside traditional high schools, suggesting pathways for students outside the standard sequence. Specific curriculum detail, dual-credit offerings, and the scope of advanced coursework were not detailed in the data available.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

33,205

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 87%

Black 5%

White 4%

Asian 3%

Two+ 1%

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

38%

—

Gr 3

33%

43%

Gr 4

34%

36%

Gr 5

37%

48%

Gr 6

35%

44%

Gr 7

35%

50%

Gr 8

37%

50%

Gr 11

57%

—

Math

Gr ALL

25%

—

Gr 3

35%

39%

Gr 4

27%

34%

Gr 5

21%

30%

Gr 6

22%

32%

Gr 7

20%

31%

Gr 8

20%

28%

Gr 11

28%

—

Science

Gr ALL

19%

—

Gr 5

20%

29%

Gr 8

20%

29%

Gr 11

24%

—

Gr 12

14%

—

Gr HS

21%

—

Gr UG_SEC

23%

—

Schools in this District

44 schools are officially reported under this district.

Canyon Crest Elementary

Mango Elementary

Alder Middle

Eric Birch High (Continuation)

North Tamarind Elementary

Oleander Elementary

Palmetto Elementary

Poplar Elementary

Randall Pepper Elementary

Redwood Elementary

Sequoia Middle

South Tamarind Elementary

West Randall Elementary

Hemlock Elementary

Harry S. Truman Middle

Southridge Tech Middle

Citrus High (Continuation)

Virginia Primrose Elementary

Almeria Middle

Oak Park Elementary

Shadow Hills Elementary

Fontana A. B. Miller High

Chaparral Academy of Technology

Sierra Lakes Elementary

Ted Porter Elementary

Wayne Ruble Middle

Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy

Summit High

Almond Elementary

Beech Avenue Elementary

Kathy Binks Elementary

Jurupa Hills High

Dolores Huerta International Academy

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

29%

Grade 4

22%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

22%

Grade 7

21%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

37%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

22%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

39%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$615,483

Year-over-year change-1.1%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$408K to $981K

vs. state typical0.79x

vs. national typical1.67x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92335	Fontana	$569K	-0.8%	39.0%
92336	Fontana	$708K	-1.6%	28.6%
92337	Fontana	$613K	-1.8%	20.2%
92358	Lytle Creek	$408K	+0.5%	4.7%
92376	Rialto	$569K	+0.1%	3.1%
92407	San Bernardino	$544K	-0.3%	2.1%
91739	Rancho Cucamonga	$981K	+0.8%	1.4%
92316	Bloomington	$567K	-0.1%	0.8%
92377	Rialto	$646K	-0.5%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,938/mo

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$2,057 to $3,501/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92335	Fontana	$2,374	+1.6%	39.0%
92336	Fontana	$3,415	+2.1%	28.6%
92337	Fontana	$3,501	—	20.2%
92376	Rialto	$2,641	+2.2%	3.1%
92407	San Bernardino	$2,057	+1.7%	2.1%
91739	Rancho Cucamonga	$2,743	-0.5%	1.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,106/mo

Home price / national median income7.3x

Annual rent / national median income42.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$168/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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