Dairyland Elementary School

12861 Ave. 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 235 students in grades 4-8, Dairyland 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dairyland Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
235 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Dairyland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dairyland Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1440 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
34%
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52%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dairyland 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Dairyland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dairyland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dairyland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dairyland Elementary School's ranking?
Dairyland Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 3,649 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Dairyland Elementary School?
235 students attend Dairyland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dairyland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dairyland Elementary School?
Dairyland Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dairyland Elementary School offer ?
Dairyland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Dairyland Elementary School part of?
Dairyland Elementary School is part of Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District.

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Last day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
First day of school
August 19, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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