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920 West Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA 93444-9624
Summary
Dana Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 33rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 29.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,170/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,076/4,657 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 612 |
| Low-Income Students | 473 (77.3%) |
| English Learners | 128 (20.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.6% to 51.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,170 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.4-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.2% to 38.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,076 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.6-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Dana Elementary compare within the district?
Dana Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Lucia Mar Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dana Elementary rank in California?
Dana Elementary ranks No. 3,170 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,076 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dana Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in both subjects among 11 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.6% meet the reading standard and 22.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dana Elementary compare with other schools in Nipomo?
Dana Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Nipomo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NipomoHow does Dana Elementary compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Dana Elementary is No. 20 in both reading and math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Luis Obispo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dana ElementaryThis school | 29.6% | 34.8% |
| Lange (Dorothea) Elementary | 37.9% | 46.6% |
| Nipomo Elementary | 18.1% | 28.9% |
