Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arma J. Shull Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Arma J. Shull Elementary serves the northwest section of San Dimas, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arma J. Shull Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arma J. Shull Elementary School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arma J. Shull Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arma J. Shull Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Shully Shark
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arma J. Shull Elementary School's ranking?
Arma J. Shull Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arma J. Shull Elementary School often compared to?
Arma J. Shull Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutherland Elementary School, Gladstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arma J. Shull Elementary School?
633 students attend Arma J. Shull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Arma J. Shull Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arma J. Shull Elementary School?
Arma J. Shull Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arma J. Shull Elementary School offer ?
Arma J. Shull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arma J. Shull Elementary School part of?
Arma J. Shull Elementary School is part of Bonita Unified School District.
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