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#9474 of 9,539 schools in CA
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Elementary School · Center Joint Unified · Antelope, CA
A Center Joint Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8000 Aztec Way, Antelope, CA 95843
- Math 16% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arthur S. Dudley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,753
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$2,057/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Cyril Spinelli ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| North Country ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Sierra View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Center Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is listed in Center Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is a public elementary school in Antelope, CA, part of Center Joint Unified, serving approximately 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,474 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
What grades does Arthur S. Dudley Elementary serve?
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur S. Dudley Elementary rank in CA?
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary ranks #9,474 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arthur S. Dudley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur S. Dudley Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arthur S. Dudley Elementary a charter school?
No, Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur S. Dudley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
69.2% of students at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (916) 338-6470
- Area population (ZIP 95843)
- 48,321
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95843; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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