Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs ranks in the bottom 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 was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5359 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs's ranking?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs is ranked #5359 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
30 students attend Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Two or more races, 27% of students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs offer ?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs part of?
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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