Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
57%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Parker Dam Elementary School?
81 students attend Parker Dam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Parker Dam Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Parker Dam Elementary School offer ?
Parker Dam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Parker Dam Elementary School part of?
Parker Dam Elementary School is part of Needles Unified School District.
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