Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carmen Dragon 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmen Dragon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carmen Dragon Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carmen Dragon 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 Carmen Dragon Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#7261 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
30%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmen Dragon Elementary School's ranking?
Carmen Dragon Elementary School is ranked #7261 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carmen Dragon Elementary School often compared to?
Carmen Dragon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Tree Elementary School, Muir (John) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmen Dragon Elementary School?
421 students attend Carmen Dragon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Carmen Dragon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmen Dragon Elementary School?
Carmen Dragon Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Carmen Dragon Elementary School offer ?
Carmen Dragon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carmen Dragon Elementary School part of?
Carmen Dragon Elementary School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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