Van Allen Elementary School vs. Dent Elementary School
Should you attend Van Allen Elementary School or Dent Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Van Allen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 690 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dent Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
309 students
690 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2889 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4385 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
158
Grade 1 Students
50
105
Grade 2 Students
59
101
Grade 3 Students
45
103
Grade 4 Students
56
109
Grade 5 Students
39
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
43%
48%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
53%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
