Colton Joint Unified


Summary:

The Colton Joint Unified district serves about 15,000 students across 27 schools in Colton, Bloomington, Grand Terrace, and parts of Fontana, spanning from elementary through high school, including alternative programs.

While the district faces economic challenges, there are standout schools, particularly in Grand Terrace. Grand Terrace High School has the district's highest graduation rate, and Terrace View Elementary and Ruth Grimes Elementary are top-performing elementary schools with strong test scores and notably low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, schools like Alice Birney Elementary and Slover Mountain High (Continuation) face significant academic challenges and require additional support.

A key finding is that middle schools, such as Colton Middle, are a district-wide weak point, ranking much lower than elementary and high schools. Despite lower test scores compared to the state average, the district's overall graduation rate is strong, suggesting effective support systems to help students complete their diplomas. Parents should note the clear link between regular attendance and higher achievement, as seen in the district's top schools.

District Detail

 1212 Valencia Dr.
Colton, CA 92324-1798

 (909) 580-5000

SchoolDigger Rank:
1245th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 18,397

Primary Schools: 18
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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