Bernhard Marks Elementary

Summary:

Bernhard Marks Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dos Palos, California, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 504 students. The school is part of the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1351 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bernhard Marks Elementary faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and disparities in subgroup outcomes. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.1% in 2018-2019 to 39.4% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby Dos Palos Elementary, which had a 30.3% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. Academically, Bernhard Marks Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with only 22.01% of students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy and 19% in Mathematics in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, some nearby schools in the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified and Los Banos Unified districts, such as Arthur E. Mills Intermediate and Charleston Elementary, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that there is potential for improvement at Bernhard Marks Elementary. However, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.99% to 92.94%, indicates that the school community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1717 Valeria St.
       Dos Palos, CA  93620-2648


(209) 392-0250

District: Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4960th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,668 Help


Students who attend Bernhard Marks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bryant Middle
High:    Dos Palos High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.2 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.1%
White:
11.7%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Compare Details Bernhard Marks Elementary ranks worse than 84.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.1%), White (11.7%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernhard Marks Elementary is 25.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernhard Marks Elementary is $5,668.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bernhard Marks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernhard Marks Elementary 4960th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Bernhard Marks Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified 1351st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bernhard Marks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.17 4605th 4809 4.2%
2005 11.06 4594th 4822 4.7%
2006 10.82 4586th 4818 4.8%
2007 6.83 5050th 5113 1.2%
2008 8.97 4966th 5113 2.9%
2009 15.67 4699th 5193 9.5%
2010 18.66 4663rd 5314 12.3%
2011 14.58 4970th 5377 7.6%
2012 13.46 5047th 5390 6.4%
2013 19.83 4751st 5530 14.1%
2015 14.30 5174th 5611 7.8%
2016 14.49 5084th 5614 9.4%
2017 12.89 5292nd 5692 7.0%
2018 10.51 5413th 5662 4.4%
2019 12.78 5402nd 5789 6.7%
2021 16.74 1244th 1417 12.2%
2022 17.26 5130th 5883 12.8%
2023 19.82 4873rd 5874 17.0%
2024 18.68 4960th 5862 15.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.45 3017th 3246 7.1%
2019 28.77 2586th 3275 21.0%
2021 26.63 542nd 602 10.0%
2022 42.72 1626th 3311 50.9%
2023 49.46 1226th 3250 62.3%
2024 54.26 963rd 3160 69.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.10 1591st 2420 34.3%
2024 18.62 2469th 2634 6.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.79 4884th 5084 3.9%
2019 14.91 4844th 5173 6.4%
2021 24.70 919th 1110 17.2%
2022 23.37 4386th 5264 16.7%
2023 25.75 4251st 5374 20.9%
2024 25.08 4370th 5511 20.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.10 5227th 5413 3.4%
2019 14.57 5054th 5492 8.0%
2021 18.39 1088th 1267 14.1%
2022 21.27 4594th 5635 18.5%
2023 20.32 4674th 5617 16.8%
2024 19.50 4745th 5605 15.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.60 1983rd 2128 6.8%
2019 17.29 2528th 2585 2.2%
2021 26.45 213th 293 27.3%
2022 20.56 1987th 2227 10.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.46 119th 140 15.0%
2024 19.90 98th 118 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.09 5146th 5431 5.2%
2019 12.43 5219th 5510 5.3%
2021 16.60 1119th 1272 12.0%
2022 15.25 5189th 5663 8.4%
2023 20.44 4669th 5650 17.4%
2024 18.96 4811th 5636 14.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.87 4560th 4830 5.6%
2019 16.51 4588th 4963 7.6%
2022 22.67 4305th 5084 15.3%
2023 27.07 3945th 5098 22.6%
2024 27.07 3948th 5102 22.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.30 5th 18 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bernhard Marks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.30 2666th 2737 2.6%
2019 6.54 2721st 2834 4.0%
2022 10.74 2506th 2726 8.1%
2023 7.46 2530th 2662 5.0%
2024 6.68 2527th 2647 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bernhard Marks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 120 30 1 215 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 120 30 1 215 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 176 34 2 309 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 183 32 1 336 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 183 22 1 354 6 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 177 17 1 345 8 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 176 17 0 353 0 n/a n/a 10 556
2002 164 24 1 428 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 164 24 1 428 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 92 26 3 361 0 n/a n/a 19 501
2005 91 35 5 356 0 n/a n/a 13 500
2006 74 34 3 375 0 n/a n/a 12 498
2007 61 23 5 377 1 n/a n/a 7 474
2008 49 19 5 355 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 108 14 4 369 1 0 12 0 508
2010 123 16 5 365 2 0 1 0 512
2011 110 18 2 391 4 0 2 0 527
2012 102 24 2 394 2 0 3 0 527
2013 84 22 1 366 2 0 2 0 477
2014 87 19 3 392 4 1 1 0 507
2015 84 18 3 385 15 2 0 0 507
2016 67 19 4 397 20 1 0 0 508
2017 50 14 4 426 28 1 0 0 523
2018 48 12 3 443 22 3 1 0 532
2019 68 12 1 455 21 2 0 0 559
2020 75 9 2 438 10 0 3 0 537
2021 79 8 1 414 3 0 5 0 510
2022 58 8 1 415 1 2 7 0 492
2023 59 11 0 429 1 2 2 0 504

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bernhard Marks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 366 14.0 26.1 74.9
1996 366 14.0 26.1 74.9
1997 521 22.6 23.1 73.7
1998 552 23.1 23.9 77.4
1999 566 26.1 21.7 77
2000 548 26.0 21.1 75
2001 556 26.0 21.4 76.2
2002 617 28.0 22.0 76.7
2003 617 28.0 22.0 76.7
2004 501 26.0 19.3 89.4
2005 500 26.0 19.2 85.6
2006 498 28.0 17.8 0
2007 474 25.0 19.0 83.7
2008 430 27.0 15.9 83.3
2009 508 25.0 18.1 99.4
2010 512 21.0 24.3 99.4
2011 527 n/a n/a 85.2
2012 527 17.0 31.0 n/a
2013 477 16.0 29.8 93.5
2014 507 18.0 28.1 87.6
2015 507 20.0 25.3 92.3
2016 508 21.0 24.1 94.1
2017 523 21.0 24.9 92.9
2018 532 20.0 26.6 88.5
2019 559 22.0 25.4 87.8
2020 537 n/a n/a 91.1
2021 510 21.0 24.2 92.9
2022 492 20.5 24.0 87
2023 504 20.0 25.2 91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bernhard Marks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 366 14.0 26.1 74.9
1996 366 14.0 26.1 74.9
1997 521 22.6 23.1 73.7
1998 552 23.1 23.9 77.4
1999 566 26.1 21.7 77
2000 548 26.0 21.1 75
2001 556 26.0 21.4 76.2
2002 617 28.0 22.0 76.7
2003 617 28.0 22.0 76.7
2004 501 26.0 19.3 89.4
2005 500 26.0 19.2 85.6
2006 498 28.0 17.8 0
2007 474 25.0 19.0 83.7
2008 430 27.0 15.9 83.3
2009 508 25.0 18.1 99.4
2010 512 21.0 24.3 99.4
2011 527 n/a n/a 85.2
2012 527 17.0 31.0 n/a
2013 477 16.0 29.8 93.5
2014 507 18.0 28.1 87.6
2015 507 20.0 25.3 92.3
2016 508 21.0 24.1 94.1
2017 523 21.0 24.9 92.9
2018 532 20.0 26.6 88.5
2019 559 22.0 25.4 87.8
2020 537 n/a n/a 91.1
2021 510 21.0 24.2 92.9
2022 492 20.5 24.0 87
2023 504 20.0 25.2 91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bernhard Marks Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,668

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernhard Marks Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5402nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4873rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bernhard Marks Elementary)27.721.6
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified)27.721.6
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernhard Marks Elementary)21.719.2
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified)21.719.2
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bernhard Marks Elementary)23.916.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified)23.916.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernhard Marks Elementary)25.611.9
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified)25.611.9
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bernhard Marks Elementary)22.229.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified)22.229.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bernhard Marks Elementary)11.929
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified)11.929
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Bernhard Marks Elementary)9.717.4
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified)9.717.4
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559504
 9.8%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian211
 95.2%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic455429
 5.7%
Pacific Islander22
White6859
 13.2%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.8%91.3%
 3.4%


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Students at Bernhard Marks Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% African American.

Bernhard Marks Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.4% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Bernhard Marks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bryant Middle
High : Dos Palos High

In the 2022-23 school year, 504 students attended Bernhard Marks Elementary.


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