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#8039 of 9,539 schools in CA

Dennis G. Earl Elementary

Elementary School · Turlock Unified · Turlock, CA

A Turlock Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4091 North Olive Ave., Turlock, CA 95382

  • Math 30% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$16,909
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Dennis G. Earl Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dennis G. Earl 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,368/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Turlock), 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

$93,592

Median home value

$483,100

Median rent

$1,790/mo

College educated

33.4%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hearthstone ChristianPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.5 mi28Compare →
Turlock Christian Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–120.8 mi540Compare →
Sandra Tovar Medeiros ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–60.9 mi719Compare →
Turlock Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3privateK–61.2 mi305Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Turlock Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#10 of 14
District spending per student
$16,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dennis G. Earl Elementary is listed in Turlock Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dennis G. Earl Elementary

Dennis G. Earl Elementary is a public elementary school in Turlock, CA, part of Turlock Unified, serving approximately 776 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,039 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dennis G. Earl Elementary

What grades does Dennis G. Earl Elementary serve?

Dennis G. Earl Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Dennis G. Earl Elementary?

Dennis G. Earl Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis G. Earl Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dennis G. Earl Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dennis G. Earl Elementary rank in CA?

Dennis G. Earl Elementary ranks #8,039 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dennis G. Earl Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dennis G. Earl Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Dennis G. Earl Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dennis G. Earl Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dennis G. Earl Elementary a charter school?

No, Dennis G. Earl Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dennis G. Earl Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dennis G. Earl Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dennis G. Earl Elementary?

67.3% of students at Dennis G. Earl 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
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Stanislaus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 95382)
39,320
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
36.7
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 95382; 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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