Very Good
#1926 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
J. Haley Durham Elementary
Elementary School · Fremont Unified · Fremont, CA
A Fremont Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40292 Leslie St., Fremont, CA 94538
- Math 61% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. Haley Durham Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. Haley Durham 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 San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fremont), 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
$144,451
Median home value
$1,104,800
Median rent
$2,860/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Guadalupe SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Basis Independent FremontPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Basis Independent FremontPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Learn and Play Montessori Irvington Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fremont Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #27 of 43
- District spending per student
- $15,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Haley Durham Elementary is listed in Fremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Haley Durham Elementary
J. Haley Durham Elementary is a public elementary school in Fremont, CA, part of Fremont Unified, serving approximately 697 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Haley Durham Elementary
What grades does J. Haley Durham Elementary serve?
J. Haley Durham Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J. Haley Durham Elementary?
J. Haley Durham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Haley Durham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Haley Durham Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Haley Durham Elementary rank in CA?
J. Haley Durham Elementary ranks #1,926 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is J. Haley Durham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Haley Durham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 J. Haley Durham Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Haley Durham Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J. Haley Durham Elementary a charter school?
No, J. Haley Durham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Haley Durham Elementary a Title I school?
No, J. Haley Durham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. Haley Durham Elementary?
28.4% of students at J. Haley Durham 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
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (510) 657-7080
- Area population (ZIP 94538)
- 67,704
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 94538; 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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