Dual Language Immersion North County
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Dual Language Immersion North County
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) is an educational program that is becoming increasingly popular in North County. DLI is designed to give students the opportunity to learn two languages simultaneously and become proficient in both. The program is designed to be an equal balance of instruction in both languages, with instruction occurring in both English and the target language. This type of education is beneficial for a number of reasons. It helps students to develop a deeper understanding of language, culture, and communication. It also gives them the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate, which can be a great asset in the job market. Additionally, it can help to bridge cultural divides and promote respect and understanding between different communities. In North County, DLI programs are offered in a variety of languages, including Spanish, French, Mandarin, and German. These programs are offered in both public and private schools and provide students with the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the world around them.
Address:
2030 Univ Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803Phone:
(760) 631-6200
Site:
Grades:
K – 8
Enrollment:
257 students
Overview Dual Language Immersion North County
Dual Language Immersion North County serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Dual Language Immersion North County placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Dual Language Immersion North County
Dual Language Immersion North County is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dual Language Immersion North County is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.