Deer Canyon Elementary

Summary:

Deer Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alta Loma, California, serving 570 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Alta Loma Elementary School District, which is ranked 249 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deer Canyon Elementary consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Deer Canyon's proficiency rates in ELA/Literacy ranged from 60.87% to 67.09%, compared to the state average of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, Deer Canyon's proficiency rates ranged from 36.84% to 71.95%, compared to the state average of 34.31% to 45.64%. The school's performance in Science (CAST) is also above the state average, with 33.68% proficiency in 5th grade compared to the state's 32.68%. However, Deer Canyon's White and Multi-racial student groups perform below the state average, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of California elementary schools.

While Deer Canyon's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools within the Alta Loma Elementary District, such as Victoria Groves Elementary and Alta Loma Elementary, the school lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Etiwanda Elementary District, such as Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Caryn Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. Additionally, Deer Canyon has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.3% in 2017-2018 to 16.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 10225 Hamilton St.
       Alta Loma, CA  91701-0370


(909) 484-5030

District: Alta Loma Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1309th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,690 Help


Students who attend Deer Canyon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vineyard Junior High
High:    Los Osos High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.7 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.1%
White:
26.8%
Asian:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deer Canyon Elementary ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.52. (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 (51.1%), White (26.8%), Asian (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer Canyon Elementary is 25.7. 4 elementary schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Canyon Elementary is $6,690. 5 elementary schools in the Alta Loma Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deer Canyon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Canyon Elementary 1309th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Deer Canyon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alta Loma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alta Loma Elementary 249th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deer Canyon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.76 1414th 4809 70.6%
2005 67.62 1432nd 4822 70.3%
2006 58.21 1811th 4818 62.4%
2007 51.44 2237th 5113 56.2%
2008 55.53 2078th 5113 59.4%
2009 54.07 2238th 5193 56.9%
2010 64.93 1723rd 5314 67.6%
2011 78.15 1100th 5377 79.5%
2012 84.21 775th 5390 85.6%
2013 84.01 819th 5530 85.2%
2015 62.91 1802nd 5611 67.9%
2016 70.87 1489th 5614 73.5%
2017 73.78 1394th 5692 75.5%
2018 74.19 1389th 5662 75.5%
2019 78.42 1239th 5789 78.6%
2022 75.33 1388th 5883 76.4%
2023 78.29 1231st 5874 79.0%
2024 76.52 1309th 5862 77.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.70 493rd 669 26.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.33 571st 2420 76.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.56 792nd 5084 84.4%
2019 55.55 2032nd 5173 60.7%
2022 80.19 752nd 5264 85.7%
2023 80.17 778th 5374 85.5%
2024 77.13 962nd 5511 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.74 1253rd 5413 76.9%
2019 82.90 931st 5492 83.0%
2022 69.09 1564th 5635 72.2%
2023 73.31 1352nd 5617 75.9%
2024 75.64 1260th 5605 77.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 1277th 2128 40.0%
2019 59.66 739th 2585 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.43 1553rd 5431 71.4%
2019 69.28 1544th 5510 72.0%
2022 78.26 1187th 5663 79.0%
2023 79.58 1108th 5650 80.4%
2024 73.90 1327th 5636 76.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 529th 4830 89.0%
2019 89.44 326th 4963 93.4%
2022 89.05 390th 5084 92.3%
2023 91.02 316th 5098 93.8%
2024 84.52 564th 5102 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Deer Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.68 1593rd 2737 41.8%
2019 52.88 1464th 2834 48.3%
2022 44.09 1631st 2726 40.2%
2023 56.19 1254th 2662 52.9%
2024 61.74 1070th 2647 59.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Deer Canyon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 771 79 35 157 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
1989 796 100 31 148 3 n/a n/a 0 1078
1990 853 106 27 151 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
1991 814 99 30 160 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
1992 783 102 33 175 2 n/a n/a 0 1095
1993 769 83 33 163 2 n/a n/a 0 1050
1994 744 90 36 175 2 n/a n/a 0 1047
1995 672 103 27 172 1 n/a n/a 0 975
1996 672 103 27 172 1 n/a n/a 0 975
1997 636 110 36 175 4 n/a n/a 0 961
1998 599 97 37 174 4 n/a n/a 0 911
1999 590 105 45 182 2 n/a n/a 0 924
2000 561 105 43 193 5 n/a n/a 0 907
2001 467 68 31 171 5 n/a n/a 5 747
2002 447 61 44 182 2 n/a n/a 20 756
2003 447 61 44 182 2 n/a n/a 20 756
2004 408 64 44 190 1 n/a n/a 29 736
2005 404 53 39 183 2 n/a n/a 36 717
2006 395 50 48 198 4 n/a n/a 42 737
2007 382 45 33 204 5 n/a n/a 37 706
2008 341 44 32 214 4 n/a n/a 0 635
2009 331 47 26 215 3 4 43 0 669
2010 341 60 25 228 3 4 0 0 661
2011 307 48 24 234 3 7 0 0 623
2012 294 53 34 248 3 5 3 0 640
2013 251 46 35 253 3 5 4 0 597
2014 256 54 35 262 2 3 4 0 616
2015 238 44 38 295 3 3 9 0 630
2016 215 38 40 286 2 2 20 0 603
2017 221 35 37 303 1 1 20 0 618
2018 223 31 38 310 2 0 28 0 632
2019 203 29 36 294 1 1 40 0 604
2020 206 34 41 304 1 1 38 0 625
2021 163 32 43 299 0 0 42 0 579
2022 165 24 54 303 0 1 41 0 588
2023 153 23 63 291 0 0 40 0 570

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 Deer Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1044 37.9 27.5 n/a
1989 1078 38.0 28.3 n/a
1990 1137 39.0 29.1 n/a
1991 1103 39.5 27.9 n/a
1992 1095 40.1 27.3 17.9
1993 1050 37.5 28.0 19.9
1994 1047 37.5 27.9 24.9
1995 975 38.0 25.7 25
1996 975 38.0 25.7 25
1997 961 40.5 23.7 27.6
1998 911 41.5 22.0 21.8
1999 924 41.5 22.3 21.3
2000 907 42.6 21.3 20.6
2001 747 35.3 21.2 22.6
2002 756 32.9 23.0 18.8
2003 756 32.9 23.0 18.8
2004 736 32.5 22.6 23.6
2005 717 32.5 22.1 23.2
2006 737 32.0 23.0 26.6
2007 706 29.0 24.3 22.4
2008 635 30.0 21.2 28.2
2009 669 28.0 22.3 33.2
2010 661 28.0 23.6 36.3
2011 623 n/a n/a 35.5
2012 640 23.0 27.8 n/a
2013 597 21.0 28.4 33.3
2014 616 21.5 28.6 37
2015 630 22.0 28.6 40.6
2016 603 23.0 26.2 41.1
2017 618 22.6 27.2 42.9
2018 632 22.6 27.9 44.6
2019 604 23.0 26.2 44
2020 625 n/a n/a 39.7
2021 579 22.0 26.3 36.3
2022 588 23.0 25.5 37.4
2023 570 22.1 25.7 43.2

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 Deer Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1044 37.9 27.5 n/a
1989 1078 38.0 28.3 n/a
1990 1137 39.0 29.1 n/a
1991 1103 39.5 27.9 n/a
1992 1095 40.1 27.3 17.9
1993 1050 37.5 28.0 19.9
1994 1047 37.5 27.9 24.9
1995 975 38.0 25.7 25
1996 975 38.0 25.7 25
1997 961 40.5 23.7 27.6
1998 911 41.5 22.0 21.8
1999 924 41.5 22.3 21.3
2000 907 42.6 21.3 20.6
2001 747 35.3 21.2 22.6
2002 756 32.9 23.0 18.8
2003 756 32.9 23.0 18.8
2004 736 32.5 22.6 23.6
2005 717 32.5 22.1 23.2
2006 737 32.0 23.0 26.6
2007 706 29.0 24.3 22.4
2008 635 30.0 21.2 28.2
2009 669 28.0 22.3 33.2
2010 661 28.0 23.6 36.3
2011 623 n/a n/a 35.5
2012 640 23.0 27.8 n/a
2013 597 21.0 28.4 33.3
2014 616 21.5 28.6 37
2015 630 22.0 28.6 40.6
2016 603 23.0 26.2 41.1
2017 618 22.6 27.2 42.9
2018 632 22.6 27.9 44.6
2019 604 23.0 26.2 44
2020 625 n/a n/a 39.7
2021 579 22.0 26.3 36.3
2022 588 23.0 25.5 37.4
2023 570 22.1 25.7 43.2

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

Deer Canyon Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%10.0%0.0%1.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%89.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%98.0%
201493.0%5.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%93.0%94.0%
201594.0%2.0%2.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%
201695.0%1.0%4.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
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%
202096.3%2.5%1.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Deer Canyon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Canyon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1239th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1231st of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Deer Canyon Elementary)67.862.3
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)61.665.2
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deer Canyon Elementary)65.562.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)65.563.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Deer Canyon Elementary)62.153.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)66.964.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deer Canyon Elementary)5948.9
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)71.561.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Deer Canyon Elementary)64.661
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)66.767.8
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deer Canyon Elementary)52.142.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)5248.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Deer Canyon Elementary)46.951.2
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Alta Loma Elementary)43.449.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Deer Canyon Elementary)62.771.6
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alta Loma Elementary)69.367.1
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Deer Canyon Elementary)54.752.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alta Loma Elementary)60.953.9
 7%
   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 Students604570
 5.6%
African American2923
 20.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3663
 75%
Hispanic294291
 1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White203153
 24.6%
Two or More Races4040
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%43.2%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Canyon Elementary

Students at Deer Canyon Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 27% White, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Deer Canyon Elementary ranks 1309th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Deer Canyon Elementary.

Students who attend Deer Canyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vineyard Junior High
High : Los Osos High


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