Donald J. Meyer Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 928-8200
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Donald J. Meyer Elementary School is 0.39, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5179 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Donald J. Meyer Elementary School is William C. Overfelt High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Clyde L. Fischer Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Clyde L. Fischer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 321 students
0.2 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500 0.2 6-8 321 - San Jose Renaissance Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 293 students
0.2 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950 0.2 6-8 293 - San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,511 student
0.3 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900 0.3 9-12 1,511 - San Jose Ocala Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 477 students
0.5 miles
2800 Ocala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 928-8350 0.5 6-8 477 - San Jose A. J. Dorsa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.6 miles
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400 0.6 K-5 371
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