Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Summary:

Mary B. Lewis Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomington, CA, serving 585 students in grades K-6 as part of the Colton Joint Unified School District. However, the school is struggling, with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores across all subjects, and a student population that is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Mary B. Lewis Elementary has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.3% in 2018-2019 to 45.6% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. This is particularly concerning for the school's African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, who perform in the bottom quartile or bottom 20% of California elementary schools in their respective subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, such as South Tamarind Elementary, Ted Porter Elementary, and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary, Mary B. Lewis Elementary generally performs worse across academic metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. The nearby schools in the Fontana Unified and Rialto Unified districts also tend to outperform Mary B. Lewis Elementary, suggesting that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of the better-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public K-6

 18040 San Bernardino Ave.
       Bloomington, CA  92316-1643


(909) 580-5025

District: Colton Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4460th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,773 Help


Students who attend Mary B. Lewis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Joe Baca
High:    Bloomington High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.7%
African American:
8.5%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Compare Details Mary B. Lewis Elementary ranks worse than 76.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 13th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Colton Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.7%), African American (8.5%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Colton Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary B. Lewis Elementary is 23.9. 12 elementary schools in the Colton Joint Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary B. Lewis Elementary is $6,773, which is the 7th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Colton Joint Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary B. Lewis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary B. Lewis Elementary 4460th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mary B. Lewis Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Colton Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Colton Joint Unified 1219th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary B. Lewis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.90 4414th 4809 8.2%
2005 11.82 4549th 4822 5.7%
2006 9.95 4635th 4818 3.8%
2007 9.99 4918th 5113 3.8%
2008 9.22 4958th 5113 3.0%
2009 15.73 4689th 5193 9.7%
2010 13.37 4989th 5314 6.1%
2011 15.88 4907th 5377 8.7%
2012 11.22 5153rd 5390 4.4%
2013 13.67 5125th 5530 7.3%
2015 18.29 4806th 5611 14.3%
2016 17.66 4827th 5614 14.0%
2017 17.32 4923rd 5692 13.5%
2018 14.82 5112th 5662 9.7%
2019 23.19 4525th 5789 21.8%
2022 31.67 3738th 5883 36.5%
2023 19.85 4870th 5874 17.1%
2024 23.99 4460th 5862 23.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.66 2617th 3246 19.4%
2019 24.54 2901st 3275 11.4%
2022 42.49 1643rd 3311 50.4%
2023 30.84 2475th 3250 23.8%
2024 56.46 856th 3160 72.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.78 1972nd 2420 18.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.09 4485th 5084 11.8%
2019 32.64 3668th 5173 29.1%
2022 42.33 2814th 5264 46.5%
2023 26.00 4233rd 5374 21.2%
2024 30.42 3904th 5511 29.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.00 4775th 5413 11.8%
2019 26.38 4126th 5492 24.9%
2022 28.10 3916th 5635 30.5%
2023 20.86 4617th 5617 17.8%
2024 24.64 4279th 5605 23.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.48 5008th 5431 7.8%
2019 22.89 4392nd 5510 20.3%
2022 36.13 3258th 5663 42.5%
2023 19.80 4738th 5650 16.1%
2024 24.91 4268th 5636 24.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.46 367th 662 44.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 4204th 4830 13.0%
2019 33.39 3436th 4963 30.8%
2022 45.68 2480th 5084 51.2%
2023 28.50 3831st 5098 24.9%
2024 35.62 3304th 5102 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mary B. Lewis Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 6 11 179 12 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 364 12 10 183 16 n/a n/a 0 585
1990 378 18 10 224 11 n/a n/a 0 641
1991 334 14 12 270 12 n/a n/a 0 642
1992 350 30 7 281 11 n/a n/a 0 679
1993 308 38 9 306 6 n/a n/a 0 667
1994 305 31 14 332 6 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 224 36 16 380 6 n/a n/a 0 662
1996 224 36 16 380 6 n/a n/a 0 662
1997 211 59 15 398 7 n/a n/a 0 690
1998 179 67 8 435 11 n/a n/a 0 700
1999 130 51 10 483 13 n/a n/a 42 729
2000 144 82 14 532 12 n/a n/a 0 784
2001 166 76 8 541 11 n/a n/a 0 802
2002 137 63 8 662 12 n/a n/a 3 885
2003 137 63 8 662 12 n/a n/a 3 885
2004 114 61 7 711 14 n/a n/a 0 907
2005 92 46 10 694 7 n/a n/a 6 855
2006 81 53 8 727 4 n/a n/a 1 874
2007 77 52 4 700 6 n/a n/a 0 839
2008 69 41 3 701 7 n/a n/a 0 821
2009 57 41 3 708 8 1 2 0 820
2010 52 38 5 699 7 3 1 0 805
2011 57 26 2 699 6 1 2 0 793
2012 49 24 2 692 7 1 0 0 775
2013 54 18 2 645 7 2 6 0 734
2014 46 25 1 656 4 1 6 0 739
2015 40 19 9 633 0 1 6 0 708
2016 41 21 4 651 1 2 9 0 729
2017 30 22 2 653 0 2 11 0 720
2018 29 25 3 620 1 2 14 0 694
2019 29 17 2 574 1 1 10 0 634
2020 28 20 2 528 0 0 10 0 588
2021 23 22 1 528 1 1 8 0 584
2022 22 28 1 510 1 1 4 0 567
2023 27 33 1 518 1 1 4 0 585
2024 23 49 2 493 2 1 5 0 575

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary B. Lewis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 19.0 29.3 n/a
1989 585 22.0 26.5 n/a
1990 641 24.0 26.7 n/a
1991 642 24.0 26.7 n/a
1992 679 24.4 27.8 58.3
1993 667 25.0 26.7 63.3
1994 688 24.0 28.7 63.8
1995 662 22.5 29.4 63.7
1996 662 22.5 29.4 63.7
1997 690 27.0 25.6 65.9
1998 700 31.4 22.3 78.3
1999 729 33.2 22.0 89.4
2000 784 36.0 21.8 82.8
2001 802 39.3 20.4 80.2
2002 885 39.2 22.6 66.2
2003 885 39.2 22.6 66.2
2004 907 42.0 21.6 78.2
2005 855 41.4 20.7 80.2
2006 874 43.3 20.2 69.5
2007 839 41.0 20.5 81.4
2008 821 42.5 19.3 87.8
2009 820 39.0 19.5 87.7
2010 805 40.0 20.1 87.2
2011 793 n/a n/a 90.7
2012 775 33.0 23.4 n/a
2013 734 32.5 22.5 91
2014 739 29.0 25.4 93.6
2015 708 30.0 23.6 91.7
2016 729 30.0 24.3 91.6
2017 720 30.0 24.0 89.4
2018 694 28.0 24.7 95.2
2019 634 25.0 25.3 87.7
2020 588 n/a n/a 93.5
2021 584 27.8 20.9 88.4
2022 567 23.9 23.7 67.9
2023 585 24.2 24.1 93.8
2024 575 24.0 23.9 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary B. Lewis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 19.0 29.3 n/a
1989 585 22.0 26.5 n/a
1990 641 24.0 26.7 n/a
1991 642 24.0 26.7 n/a
1992 679 24.4 27.8 58.3
1993 667 25.0 26.7 63.3
1994 688 24.0 28.7 63.8
1995 662 22.5 29.4 63.7
1996 662 22.5 29.4 63.7
1997 690 27.0 25.6 65.9
1998 700 31.4 22.3 78.3
1999 729 33.2 22.0 89.4
2000 784 36.0 21.8 82.8
2001 802 39.3 20.4 80.2
2002 885 39.2 22.6 66.2
2003 885 39.2 22.6 66.2
2004 907 42.0 21.6 78.2
2005 855 41.4 20.7 80.2
2006 874 43.3 20.2 69.5
2007 839 41.0 20.5 81.4
2008 821 42.5 19.3 87.8
2009 820 39.0 19.5 87.7
2010 805 40.0 20.1 87.2
2011 793 n/a n/a 90.7
2012 775 33.0 23.4 n/a
2013 734 32.5 22.5 91
2014 739 29.0 25.4 93.6
2015 708 30.0 23.6 91.7
2016 729 30.0 24.3 91.6
2017 720 30.0 24.0 89.4
2018 694 28.0 24.7 95.2
2019 634 25.0 25.3 87.7
2020 588 n/a n/a 93.5
2021 584 27.8 20.9 88.4
2022 567 23.9 23.7 67.9
2023 585 24.2 24.1 93.8
2024 575 24.0 23.9 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Mary B. Lewis Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201495.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202095.8%0.0%4.2%96.9%
202188.6%0.0%0.0%90.9%95.5%88.6%92.1%88.6%
202296.2%0.0%0.0%97.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary B. Lewis Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,773

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary B. Lewis Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4525th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4870th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)33.38.3
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)40.327.9
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)299.5
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)41.332
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)29.719.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)39.831.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)18.720.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)31.526.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)35.332.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)41.729.9
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)15.59.1
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)23.315
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)20.911.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colton Joint Unified)20.714.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)43.638.6
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)38.634.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mary B. Lewis Elementary)21.722.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)25.722.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634585
 7.7%
African American1733
 94.1%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic574518
 9.8%
Pacific Islander11
White2927
 6.9%
Two or More Races104
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%93.8%
 6.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 575 students attended Mary B. Lewis Elementary.

Students who attend Mary B. Lewis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joe Baca
High : Bloomington High

Students at Mary B. Lewis Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% White.

Mary B. Lewis Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.9% of California elementary schools.


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