Van Duzen Elementary School

680 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Van Duzen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Duzen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Van Duzen Elementary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
51 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Van Duzen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Duzen Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4558 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Van Duzen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Duzen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Duzen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van Duzen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Van Duzen Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Duzen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
64%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Van Duzen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van Duzen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Duzen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Duzen Elementary School's ranking?
Van Duzen Elementary School is ranked #4558 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Van Duzen Elementary School?
51 students attend Van Duzen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Van Duzen Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Duzen Elementary School?
Van Duzen Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Van Duzen Elementary School offer ?
Van Duzen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Van Duzen Elementary School part of?
Van Duzen Elementary School is part of Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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