Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dyer-kelly 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 10%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dyer-kelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dyer-kelly Elementary School's student population of 731 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dyer-kelly Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dyer-kelly Elementary School often compared to?
Dyer-kelly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney Avenue Elementary School, Bell Avenue Elementary School, Mission Avenue Open Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dyer-kelly Elementary School?
731 students attend Dyer-kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dyer-kelly Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dyer-kelly Elementary School?
Dyer-kelly Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dyer-kelly Elementary School offer ?
Dyer-kelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dyer-kelly Elementary School part of?
Dyer-kelly Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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