Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dickson 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickson Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickson 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 Dickson Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#6861 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
85%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson Elementary School's ranking?
Dickson Elementary School is ranked #6861 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dickson Elementary School?
597 students attend Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dickson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Elementary School?
Dickson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dickson Elementary School offer ?
Dickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dickson Elementary School part of?
Dickson Elementary School is part of Chino Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - MINIMUM DAY
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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