A. J. Dorsa Elementary School
Tel:
(408)928-7400
- A. J. Dorsa Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- A. J. Dorsa Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- A. J. Dorsa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6534 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is William C. Overfelt High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 305 students
0.1 miles
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)785-0657 0.1 5-8 305 - San Jose Kipp Heartwood Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 414 students
0.2 miles
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)926-5477 0.2 5-8 414 - San Jose Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (l.u.c.h.a.) Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 289 students
0.2 miles
1711 E. San Antonio St
San Jose, CA 95116
(408)928-8300 0.2 K-5 289 - San Jose Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 301 students
0.4 miles
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408)928-7100 0.4 K-5 301 - San Jose Clyde L. Fischer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 352 students
0.4 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-7500 0.4 6-8 352
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