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Dona Merced Elementary

Central Elementary · San Bernardino County · 10333 Palo Alto, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-1744

(909) 980-1600 · www.centralsd.net/o/dmes

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7/10
#2197
Rank 2197 out of 5,722
Top 38%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2228 · 61st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2647 · 54th percentile
Science8/10 · #1420 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the Inland Empire city of Rancho Cucamonga, Dona Merced Elementary sits in a community that blends suburban comfort with easy access to the mountains and the broader Los Angeles metro. The school punches a bit above the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a particular bright spot that families with curious, hands-on learners will appreciate. It's a solid neighborhood school that tends to appeal to families putting down roots in one of the Inland Empire's more established and family-friendly corners.

Student Demographics

275 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
145 (53%)
White
55 (20%)
African American
31 (11%)
Asian
21 (8%)
Multiple Races
16 (6%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners41 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged182 (66%)
Students with Disabilities61 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

547
Enrollment
24.9
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1440 · 76th percentile

154 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found