Van Duzen Elementary School

680 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Van Duzen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • 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 50 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
50 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Van Duzen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Duzen Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#2009 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-59%
34%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
66%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2009 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Van Duzen Elementary School?
50 students attend Van Duzen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Van Duzen Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Duzen Elementary School?
Van Duzen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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