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Dunham Elementary School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
Sonoma County
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PH: (707) 795-5050
FAX: (707) 795-5166

  • Grades K-6
  • 175 students
  • 1 school

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 52% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 31% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential91%95%
Emergency credential or waiver0%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11413
Average years teaching in district11110
First-year teachers29%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2620
Grade 11319
Grade 22819
Grade 32720
Grade 42023
Grade 52329
Grade 6n/a29
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White85%29%
Hispanic or Latino14%49%
Asian<1%8%
African American<1%7%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners10%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,838$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%61%
Student and staff support4%7%
Administration20%15%
Other expenditures9%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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