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#8388 of 9,539 schools in CA

Dan Mini Elementary

Elementary School · Vallejo City Unified · Vallejo, CA

A Vallejo City Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1530 Lorenzo Dr., Vallejo, CA 94589

  • Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.3:1
District spending per student$19,175
Chronic Absenteeism55.7%

Students at Dan Mini Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dan Mini Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,756/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vallejo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,313

Median home value

$478,800

Median rent

$2,127/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elite PublicCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–120.8 mi680Compare →
Loma Vista Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.7K–80.8 mi407Compare →
Solano Widenmann Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.1K–81.1 mi592Compare →
Canyon Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–51.5 mi680Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Vallejo City Unified

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#9 of 19
District spending per student
$19,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dan Mini Elementary is listed in Vallejo City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dan Mini Elementary

Dan Mini Elementary is a public elementary school in Vallejo, CA, part of Vallejo City Unified, serving approximately 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,388 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dan Mini Elementary

What grades does Dan Mini Elementary serve?

Dan Mini Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Dan Mini Elementary?

Dan Mini Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan Mini Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dan Mini Elementary is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dan Mini Elementary rank in CA?

Dan Mini Elementary ranks #8,388 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dan Mini Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dan Mini Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Dan Mini Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dan Mini Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dan Mini Elementary a charter school?

No, Dan Mini Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dan Mini Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dan Mini Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dan Mini Elementary?

79.4% of students at Dan Mini 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 – 5th
Enrollment
447
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Solano County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.7%
Area population (ZIP 94589)
30,199
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
39.7
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 94589; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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