Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Colton, CA · Rialto Unified · Grades K-5
3,232nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 43%· Stable
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary 3,232nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2015 to 43th in 2025.
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 298 students tested
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 622 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.1% | 88.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 6.0% | 5.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Typical home value $499K in zip 92324 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Paul Rogers ElementaryColton Joint Unified · 0.6 mi away4,248th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 4Georgia F. Morris ElementaryRialto Unified · 0.6 mi away3,461st of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 2J.P. Kelley ElementaryRialto Unified · 0.7 mi away4,675th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 2William McKinley ElementaryColton Joint Unified · 1 mi away5,033rd of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 14% - 3J. Calvin Boyd ElementaryRialto Unified · 1.1 mi away4,183rd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 4Ulysses Grant ElementaryColton Joint Unified · 1.2 mi away3,484th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 28% - 2Merle S. Casey ElementaryRialto Unified · 1.3 mi away4,764th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 19% - 8Samuel W. Simpson ElementaryRialto Unified · 1.8 mi away1,379th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary in?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary is part of the Rialto Unified district in Colton, California.
Is Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary 3,232nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, Black 5%, White 3%, Asian 1% (622 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92324 is $499K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.