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A. J. Dorsa Elementary School

1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
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Tel: (408) 928-7400
dorsa.arusd.org
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A. J. Dorsa Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

A. J. Dorsa Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is 0.19, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
90%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in A. J. Dorsa Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in A. J. Dorsa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (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?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend A. J. Dorsa Elementary School?

365 students attend A. J. Dorsa Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of A. J. Dorsa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of A. J. Dorsa Elementary School?

A. J. Dorsa Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does A. J. Dorsa Elementary School offer ?

A. J. Dorsa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is A. J. Dorsa Elementary School part of?

A. J. Dorsa Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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