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Dona Merced Elementary School vs. Hermosa Elementary School

Should you attend Dona Merced Elementary School or Hermosa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dona Merced Elementary School
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hermosa Elementary School
10133 Wilson Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Hermosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dona Merced Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hermosa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
549 students
530 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dona Merced Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hermosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dona Merced Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hermosa Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dona Merced Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hermosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dona Merced Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2853 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1573 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dona Merced Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hermosa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dona Merced Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hermosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dona Merced Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hermosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dona Merced Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hermosa Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
83
Grade 1 Students
87
66
Grade 2 Students
99
80
Grade 3 Students
97
67
Grade 4 Students
99
81
Grade 5 Students
98
77
Grade 6 Students
-
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dona Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hermosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
10%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dona Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hermosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dona Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hermosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dona Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hermosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dona Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hermosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Dona Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Central Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hermosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dona Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hermosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dona Merced Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hermosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dona Merced Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hermosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dona Merced Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hermosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alta Loma Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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