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#7636 of 9,539 schools in CA

Dunlap Elementary

Elementary School · Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified · Yucaipa, CA

A Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

32870 Avenue E, Yucaipa, CA 92399

  • Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$16,370
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at Dunlap Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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 Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

81%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dunlap 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,184/100K

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

$94,718

Median home value

$472,400

Median rent

$1,658/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92399; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–51.1 mi512Compare →
Chapman Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–51.4 mi610Compare →
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (ceca)Charter · enrollment unverified7.7K–82.3 mi716Compare →
Mariposa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–52.6 mi435Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#9 of 13
District spending per student
$16,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunlap Elementary is listed in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunlap Elementary

Dunlap Elementary is a public elementary school in Yucaipa, CA, part of Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,636 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunlap Elementary

What grades does Dunlap Elementary serve?

Dunlap Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Dunlap Elementary?

Dunlap Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunlap Elementary rank in CA?

Dunlap Elementary ranks #7,636 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dunlap Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunlap Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Dunlap Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunlap Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dunlap Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Dunlap Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dunlap Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

81.0% of students at Dunlap 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
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
Area population (ZIP 92399)
55,029
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
37.1
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 92399; 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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