The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)98%
50%
Black
(09-10)n/a
7%
White
(09-10)2%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Oro Loma Elementary School?
104 students attend Oro Loma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Oro Loma Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Oro Loma Elementary School offer ?
Oro Loma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oro Loma Elementary School part of?
Oro Loma Elementary School is part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District.
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