Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Summary:

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is a public middle school in Turlock, California, serving 851 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Turlock Unified School District, which is ranked 1044 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Marvin A. Dutcher Middle's performance is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 37.22% to 44.52%, compared to the state average of 45.82% to 47.19%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 15.56% to 29.43%, compared to the state average of 31.57% to 34.31%. The school's performance on the California Science Assessment is also below the state and district averages, with a proficiency rate of 23.78% in 8th grade science compared to the state average of 28.95%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students and English Language Learners performing relatively better than other subgroups.

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle faces additional challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.2% in 2020-2021 to 21.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 57.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Comparing the school to nearby institutions, Hickman Middle, a charter school located about 9 miles away, consistently outperforms Marvin A. Dutcher Middle and the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates often exceeding 50%. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial for Marvin A. Dutcher Middle to improve its overall performance and provide a quality education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1441 Colorado Ave.
       Turlock, CA  95380-2709


(209) 667-8817

District: Turlock Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1457th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,267 Help


Students who attend Marvin A. Dutcher Middle usually attend:

High:    Turlock High

Feeder schools for Marvin A. Dutcher Middle:

Elementary:    Crowell Elementary
    Cunningham Elementary
    Dennis G. Earl Elementary
    Julien Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  851

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.0%
White:
18.7%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Compare Details Marvin A. Dutcher Middle ranks worse than 52.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.05. (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 (77%), White (18.7%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is 23.3. (See more...)
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Compare Marvin A. Dutcher Middle employs 36.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is $10,267.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Marvin A. Dutcher Middle 1457th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Marvin A. Dutcher Middle in the ranking list.)

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Turlock Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Turlock Unified 1044th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

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Rank History for all students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 71.43 461st 1999 76.9%
2008 70.66 476th 2005 76.3%
2009 64.55 640th 2063 69.0%
2010 66.83 625th 2179 71.3%
2011 61.76 762nd 2236 65.9%
2012 54.85 951st 2259 57.9%
2013 60.37 888th 2379 62.7%
2015 48.78 1129th 2477 54.4%
2016 53.69 1021st 2497 59.1%
2017 53.22 1029th 2508 59.0%
2018 51.05 1066th 2480 57.0%
2019 41.54 1396th 2715 48.6%
2021 38.22 525th 894 41.3%
2022 43.70 1349th 2740 50.8%
2023 33.60 1682nd 2802 40.0%
2024 40.05 1457th 2777 47.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.40 931st 1364 31.7%
2019 39.43 707th 1442 51.0%
2021 48.79 114th 363 68.6%
2022 43.54 642nd 1540 58.3%
2023 41.45 721st 1529 52.8%
2024 59.16 279th 1477 81.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.51 623rd 1538 59.5%
2024 55.35 475th 1550 69.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.93 1116th 2230 50.0%
2019 36.38 1452nd 2369 38.7%
2021 35.16 473rd 721 34.4%
2022 41.28 1291st 2458 47.5%
2023 28.80 1809th 2549 29.0%
2024 39.93 1375th 2575 46.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.13 1002nd 2262 55.7%
2019 37.64 1381st 2380 42.0%
2021 37.67 435th 738 41.1%
2022 45.84 1177th 2509 53.1%
2023 34.83 1487th 2547 41.6%
2024 43.92 1229th 2546 51.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.59 665th 1369 51.4%
2019 48.90 564th 1491 62.2%
2021 52.69 116th 354 67.2%
2022 41.54 722nd 1531 52.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.66 997th 2273 56.1%
2019 43.80 1193rd 2407 50.4%
2021 38.91 428th 763 43.9%
2022 41.37 1298th 2527 48.6%
2023 32.34 1583rd 2558 38.1%
2024 35.25 1489th 2547 41.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 906th 2072 56.3%
2019 47.08 1020th 2213 53.9%
2022 43.83 1168th 2359 50.5%
2023 32.76 1532nd 2391 35.9%
2024 42.59 1209th 2383 49.3%
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Rank History for White students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.69 525th 1496 64.9%
2019 38.30 987th 1602 38.4%
2022 57.65 628th 1555 59.6%
2023 48.43 769th 1552 50.5%
2024 52.81 697th 1535 54.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 288 8 17 197 5 n/a n/a 6 521
2006 263 2 18 213 2 n/a n/a 14 512
2007 251 5 16 210 3 n/a n/a 21 506
2008 294 5 15 235 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2009 324 8 22 288 4 1 34 0 681
2010 288 9 29 305 1 2 40 0 674
2011 267 15 31 320 1 1 26 0 661
2012 260 14 27 359 3 0 22 0 685
2013 235 9 42 363 7 3 19 0 678
2014 218 9 43 378 3 4 22 0 677
2015 229 11 26 411 4 2 20 0 703
2016 207 8 17 450 8 1 20 0 711
2017 206 4 17 558 6 2 21 0 814
2018 210 4 13 577 7 2 14 0 827
2019 182 7 10 595 5 3 15 0 817
2020 181 7 10 598 4 4 20 0 824
2021 184 7 12 562 4 2 14 0 785
2022 166 8 9 579 5 4 12 0 783
2023 159 6 9 655 5 3 13 1 851

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 521 22.2 23.5 37.7
2006 512 21.8 23.5 36.1
2007 506 22.9 22.1 35.3
2008 553 31.0 17.8 34.5
2009 681 28.5 19.9 45.1
2010 674 29.0 23.2 45
2011 661 n/a n/a 49
2012 685 29.8 22.9 n/a
2013 678 29.8 22.7 55.9
2014 677 30.0 22.5 57.5
2015 703 30.0 23.4 63.3
2016 711 31.0 22.9 60.8
2017 814 35.9 22.6 58.6
2018 827 36.5 22.6 61.4
2019 817 36.0 22.6 63.5
2020 824 n/a n/a 58.4
2021 785 36.7 21.3 50.4
2022 783 37.7 20.7 57.6
2023 851 36.4 23.3 57.2

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 Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 521 22.2 23.5 37.7
2006 512 21.8 23.5 36.1
2007 506 22.9 22.1 35.3
2008 553 31.0 17.8 34.5
2009 681 28.5 19.9 45.1
2010 674 29.0 23.2 45
2011 661 n/a n/a 49
2012 685 29.8 22.9 n/a
2013 678 29.8 22.7 55.9
2014 677 30.0 22.5 57.5
2015 703 30.0 23.4 63.3
2016 711 31.0 22.9 60.8
2017 814 35.9 22.6 58.6
2018 827 36.5 22.6 61.4
2019 817 36.0 22.6 63.5
2020 824 n/a n/a 58.4
2021 785 36.7 21.3 50.4
2022 783 37.7 20.7 57.6
2023 851 36.4 23.3 57.2

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 Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,267

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

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 1396th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1682nd of 2802 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)44.927.9
 17.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Turlock Unified)42.439
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)30.413.9
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Turlock Unified)30.127.2
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)18.58.8
 9.7%
   6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Turlock Unified)18.58.8
 9.7%
   6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)17.217.8
 0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)44.735.5
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Turlock Unified)47.538.1
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)31.625.3
 6.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Turlock Unified)32.926.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)43.839.5
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Turlock Unified)4444.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)25.914.9
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Turlock Unified)30.122
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Marvin A. Dutcher Middle)2722.9
 4.2%
   8th Grade Science (Turlock Unified)28.123.2
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students817851
 4.2%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian55
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic595655
 10.1%
Pacific Islander33
White182159
 12.6%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%57.2%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Students who attend Marvin A. Dutcher Middle usually go on to attend Turlock High

Students at Marvin A. Dutcher Middle are 77% Hispanic, 19% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle ranks 1457th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 851 students attended Marvin A. Dutcher Middle.


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