Dent Elementary School

About Dent Elementary School

Dent Elementary School is an outstanding public school located in the heart of the city. It has a long history of excellence in education and a strong commitment to providing students with an excellent education. The school has a strong focus on providing a safe and supportive learning environment, and the staff and faculty are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. Dent Elementary School has a diverse student body, with students from many different backgrounds and cultures. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to give students the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills. Dent Elementary School is an excellent choice for families looking for a quality education for their children.

Address:	1998 Yosemite Ave. Escalon, CA 95320
Phone:	(209) 838-7031
Site:	dentschool.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	606 students

Overview Dent Elementary School

Dent Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dent Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Dent Elementary School

Dent Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Dent Elementary School is 0.55, 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.