Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dehesa 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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dehesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dehesa Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dehesa 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 Dehesa Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dehesa Elementary School's ranking?
Dehesa Elementary School is ranked #6081 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dehesa Elementary School?
84 students attend Dehesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dehesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dehesa Elementary School?
Dehesa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dehesa Elementary School offer ?
Dehesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dehesa Elementary School part of?
Dehesa Elementary School is part of Dehesa Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Minimum Day
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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