Bloomington’s public schools score below 66% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 17% of Bloomington’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bloomington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bloomington’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 562 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bloomington’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 34% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,436 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Ruth O. Harris Middle, then Bloomington High. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Liberty Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bloomington’s grade
C: better than 34% of California school districts, #711 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bloomington, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Bloomington
Ruth O. Harris Middle
Grades 7–8 · 562 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Bloomington
Ruth O. Harris Middle
Grades 7–8 · 562 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Bloomington
Bloomington High
Grades 9–12 · 1,794 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Bloomington
Bloomington High
Grades 9–12 · 1,794 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Bloomington
Bloomington High
Grades 9–12 · 1,794 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Bloomington
Bloomington High
Grades 9–12 · 1,794 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Bloomington’s public schools are run by Colton Joint Unified School District, which also serves Colton and Grand Terrace. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bloomington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Bloomington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | C | Colton Joint Unified |
| Rialto | C+ | Rialto Unified |
| Fontana | B− | Fontana Unified K–12 · Chaffey Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Jurupa Valley | C+ | Jurupa Unified |
Every school in Bloomington
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bloomington’s schools
Are Bloomington’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bloomington children attend score below 66% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #711 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bloomington in?
Colton Joint Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 18,397 students in 27 schools (2024–25).
Where do Bloomington kids go to high school?
Bloomington High, with 1,794 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Bloomington’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Colton Joint Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Bloomington spend per student?
$21,436 in Colton Joint Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bloomington?
Yes: Liberty Christian Academy (religious, grades K–10, 19 students).
Parents talk
What Bloomington families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.