Below Average
#8566 of 9,539 schools in CA
Dobbins Elementary
Elementary School · Marysville Joint Unified · Dobbins, CA
A Marysville Joint Unified elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Dobbin School Ln., Dobbins, CA 95935
- Math 13% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dobbins Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dobbins 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,028/100K
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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
$51,603
Median home value
$404,300
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba Environmental Science Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Browns Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 126 | Compare → |
| Cordua ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 77 | Compare → |
| Covillaud ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | Not available | 521 | Compare → |
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.
Marysville Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #14 of 22
- District spending per student
- $15,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dobbins Elementary is listed in Marysville Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dobbins Elementary
Dobbins Elementary is a public elementary school in Dobbins, CA, part of Marysville Joint Unified, serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,566 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dobbins Elementary
What grades does Dobbins Elementary serve?
Dobbins Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dobbins Elementary?
Dobbins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobbins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobbins Elementary is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dobbins Elementary rank in CA?
Dobbins Elementary ranks #8,566 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dobbins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dobbins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Dobbins Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dobbins Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dobbins Elementary a charter school?
No, Dobbins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dobbins Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dobbins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dobbins Elementary?
69.4% of students at Dobbins 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
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yuba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (530) 692-1665
- Area population (ZIP 95935)
- 564
- Area median age
- 54
Official sources & links
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 95935; 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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