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24908 Abalar Way, Ramona, CA 92065-4649
Summary
James Dukes Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
58.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
52.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,276/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,396/4,657 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 502 |
| Low-Income Students | 197 (39.2%) |
| English Learners | 20 (4.0%) |
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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 1.0 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and fell 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math -5.5 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 White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.8% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed 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 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.0% to 59.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 James Dukes Elementary compare within the district?
James Dukes Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Ramona City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James Dukes Elementary rank in California?
James Dukes Elementary ranks No. 1,276 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,396 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 James Dukes Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 6 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.1% meet the reading standard and 49.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James Dukes Elementary compare with other schools in Ramona?
James Dukes Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Ramona with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RamonaHow does James Dukes Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
James Dukes Elementary is No. 42 in reading and No. 38 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| James Dukes ElementaryThis school | 52.6% | 58.5% |
| Barnett Elementary | 25.3% | 39.8% |
| Hanson Elementary | 19.4% | 24.0% |
