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#4265 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 45% in state

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary

Elementary School · Centralia Elementary · Buena Park, CA

A Centralia Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7770 Camellia Dr., Buena Park, CA 90620

  • Math 46% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$15,390
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,632/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Park), 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

$122,582

Median home value

$782,000

Median rent

$2,263/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90620; 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
Mabel L. Pendleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.6 mi382Compare →
St Pius V Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–80.8 mi305Compare →
James A. Whitaker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.9 mi579Compare →
St. Pius V Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.9 mi245Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Centralia Elementary

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$15,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is listed in Centralia Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Buena Park, CA, part of Centralia Elementary, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,265 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary

What grades does Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary serve?

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary rank in CA?

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary ranks #4,265 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary a charter school?

No, Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary a Title I school?

No, Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?

61.0% of students at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. 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
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 90620)
46,992
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
37.7
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 90620; 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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