James Dougherty Elementary School
James Dougherty Elementary School serves 957 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
James Dougherty Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
James Dougherty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
James Dougherty Elementary School's student population of 957 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 957 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Rankings
James Dougherty Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of James Dougherty Elementary School is 0.46, 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 | #195 out of 9659 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 72% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dublin Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James Dougherty Elementary School is Aspire East Palo Alto Charter (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Eleanor Murray Fallon (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dublin Eleanor Murray Fallon Math: 82% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,506 student10
1.1 miles
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376 1.1 6-8 1,506 - Oakland Aspire East Palo Alto Charter Charter School Grades: K-12 | 722 students
1.3 miles
1286 Runnymede St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 434-5000 1.3 K-12 722 - Pleasanton Fairlands Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 785 students10
1.4 miles
4151 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210 1.4 K-5 785 - Dublin Harold William Kolb Math: 87% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 948 students10
1.4 miles
3150 Palermo Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-4720 1.4 K-5 948 - Dublin John Green Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 851 students10
1.4 miles
3300 Antone Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-4200 1.4 K-5 851
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