Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 867-2020
- Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Harry Dewey Fundamental 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 | #2823 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 77% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School is Del Campo High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Will Rogers Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fair Oaks Del Campo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,717 student
0.4 miles
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664 0.4 9-12 1,717 - Fair Oaks Will Rogers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 748 students
0.4 miles
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889 0.4 6-8 748 - Carmichael Albert Schweitzer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
0.7 miles
4350 Glenridge Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2094 0.7 K-5 394 - Fair Oaks La Vista Center Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 60 students
0.8 miles
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221 0.8 6-12 60 - Citrus Heights Cambridge Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 391 students
0.9 miles
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000 0.9 K-5 391
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