Donald J. Meyer Elementary School
Tel:
(408)928-8200
- Donald J. Meyer Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (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 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- Donald J. Meyer Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 436 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donald J. Meyer Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donald J. Meyer Elementary School is 0.35, 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 | #6757 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 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 Donald J. Meyer Elementary School is William C. Overfelt High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clyde L. Fischer Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clyde L. Fischer Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Clyde L. Fischer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 352 students
0.2 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-7500 0.2 6-8 352 - San Jose Renaissance Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
0.2 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-1950 0.2 6-8 300 - San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Grades: 9-12 | 1462 students
0.3 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)347-5900 0.3 9-12 1462 - San Jose Ocala Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 489 students
0.5 miles
2800 Ocala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408)928-8350 0.5 6-8 489 - San Jose A. J. Dorsa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 418 students
0.6 miles
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-7400 0.6 K-5 418
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