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3011 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-7303
Summary
Dapplegray Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
75.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
70.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 444/4,657 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 553/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 639 |
| Low-Income Students | 65 (10.2%) |
| English Learners | 30 (4.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 3.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.9 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math -2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.4% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 66.0% to 79.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
45.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Dapplegray Elementary compare within the district?
Dapplegray Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dapplegray Elementary rank in California?
Dapplegray Elementary ranks No. 444 of 4,657 in reading and No. 553 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 Dapplegray Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.3% meet the reading standard and 50.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dapplegray Elementary compare with other schools in Rolling Hills Estates?
Dapplegray Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Rolling Hills Estates with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rolling Hills EstatesHow does Dapplegray Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Dapplegray Elementary is No. 84 in reading and tied for No. 100 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dapplegray ElementaryThis school | 70.7% | 75.3% |
| Rancho Vista Elementary | 80.1% | 79.0% |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary | 89.8% | 90.8% |
