Deer Canyon Elementary vs Dona Merced Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Canyon Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
Dona Merced Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Deer Canyon Elementary Alta Loma, California | Dona Merced Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1345 of 5,693 | #1882 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17979 of 50,301 | #24969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| city | Alta Loma | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 50.3).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 67.8%).
- •Dona Merced Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 27.6).
- •Dona Merced Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 496.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Canyon Elementary better than Dona Merced Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Canyon Elementary ranks higher (60.3 vs 50.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deer Canyon Elementary and Dona Merced Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Canyon Elementary: 496. Dona Merced Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Canyon Elementary and Dona Merced Elementary rank in California?
Deer Canyon Elementary is 1345th of 5,693 and Dona Merced Elementary is 1882nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).