Donald J. Meyer Elementary School vs. A. J. Dorsa Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donald J. Meyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A. J. Dorsa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
275 students
304 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
14 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5573 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#8919 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
40
43
Grade 1 Students
53
42
Grade 2 Students
32
47
Grade 3 Students
49
54
Grade 4 Students
52
50
Grade 5 Students
49
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
18%
6%
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% Hispanic
79%
89%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
n/a
n/a
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% Hawaiian
1%
2%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.35
0.21
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
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