Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs's student population of 30 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs 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 Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs is 0.71, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs's ranking?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs often compared to?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needsis often viewed alongside schools like Orange County Special Education, Clarence Lobo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
30 students attend Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Two or more races, 27% of students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs offer ?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs part of?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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