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900 South Dale Street, Anaheim, CA 92804-4097
Summary
Dale Junior High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 30th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 21.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 853/1,204 (29th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 831/1,204 (31st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,002 |
| Low-Income Students | 884 (88.2%) |
| English Learners | 319 (31.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math +1.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.3% to 38.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 853 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
2.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 52% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 16% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.6% to 22.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 831 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Dale Junior High compare within the district?
Dale Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 7–8 schools in Anaheim Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dale Junior High rank in California?
Dale Junior High ranks No. 853 of 1,204 in reading and No. 831 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dale Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 8 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.0% meet the reading standard and 19.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dale Junior High compare with other schools in Anaheim?
Dale Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 7–8 schools in Anaheim with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AnaheimHow does Dale Junior High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Dale Junior High is No. 32 in both reading and math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Junior HighThis school | 21.5% | 35.1% |
| Ball Junior High | 12.4% | 23.1% |
| Brookhurst Junior High | 13.3% | 28.6% |
