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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8919 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
89%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. J. Dorsa Elementary School's ranking?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is ranked #8919 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend A. J. Dorsa Elementary School?
304 students attend A. J. Dorsa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of A. J. Dorsa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. J. Dorsa Elementary School?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does A. J. Dorsa Elementary School offer ?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is A. J. Dorsa Elementary School part of?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is A. J. Dorsa Elementary School located?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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