Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School?
520 students attend Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School offer ?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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