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Howard Elementary School vs. Buena Vista Arts-integrated

Should you attend Howard Elementary School or Buena Vista Arts-integrated? 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.
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School Overview

School
Howard Elementary School
4650 West Howard St.
Montclair, CA 91763
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Buena Vista Arts-integrated
5685 San Bernardino St.
Montclair, CA 91763
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Buena Vista Arts-integrated ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buena Vista Arts-integrated ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
449 students
353 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Howard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buena Vista Arts-integrated over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Howard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena Vista Arts-integrated.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Howard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buena Vista Arts-integrated over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ontario-Montclair School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Arts-integrated with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ontario-Montclair School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4630 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2084 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Howard 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 Buena Vista Arts-integrated, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in CA)
55-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ontario-Montclair 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 Buena Vista Arts-integrated who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ontario-Montclair 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 Buena Vista Arts-integrated who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Howard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buena Vista Arts-integrated by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
67
Grade 1 Students
57
42
Grade 2 Students
70
49
Grade 3 Students
56
49
Grade 4 Students
52
44
Grade 5 Students
74
45
Grade 6 Students
67
57

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 Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Ontario-Montclair 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 Buena Vista Arts-integrated, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ontario-Montclair School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Howard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buena Vista Arts-integrated, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Howard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Howard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buena Vista Arts-integrated, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ontario-Montclair School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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