C+
Average
65/100

Norton Science and Language Academy

📚 K – 11 🏫 High School Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 230 S Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in California
Growth
A
Students gain 1.26 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 80th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
1,200
Students
enrolled
22.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%80/100Students gain 1.26 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.26 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−11 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−6 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%50%reading -16 pts, math -6 pts35th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading -1 pts, math -9 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%28%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income30%22%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 230 S Waterman Ave
City San Bernardino
ZIP Code 92408
District 0601558
NCES School ID 060155812150
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92408

Understanding the community around Norton Science and Language Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,793
Per Capita Income $22,988
Poverty Rate 16.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%
High School or Higher 71.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $371,100
Median Rent $1,168
Owner-Occupied 39.6%
Renter-Occupied 60.4%
View full data for ZIP 92408 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Norton Science and Language Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 92.4%
Black 3.4%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Races 0.9%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,200
Teachers (FTE) 54.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Norton Science and Language Academy?
Norton Science and Language Academy has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Norton Science and Language Academy?
Norton Science and Language Academy has 1,200 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1.
What grades does Norton Science and Language Academy serve?
Norton Science and Language Academy serves grades K – 11 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Norton Science and Language Academy receive per student?
Norton Science and Language Academy receives $15,380 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Norton Science and Language Academy in 92408 ▼
Avg Home Value
$481,152
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,800
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
60.4%

Other Schools in 92408

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026