Dobbins Elementary

Summary:

Dobbins Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Dobbins, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 44 students. The school is part of the Marysville Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1083 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dobbins Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 3.9% in 2020-2021 to 62.2% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Dobbins Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.43% of Dobbins students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 32.02% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, only 16.22% of Dobbins students were proficient or better, compared to 18.88% for the district and 35.54% for the state. Additionally, Dobbins Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.67% in 2020-2021 to 75% in 2022-2023, suggesting a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Dobbins Elementary to nearby schools within the same district, such as Loma Rica Elementary and Yuba Feather Elementary, Dobbins generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, it has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13 students per teacher in recent years, which could potentially be an advantage. Dobbins Elementary's performance is also significantly lower than that of nearby charter schools, such as Yuba River Charter and Nevada City School of the Arts, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions may be crucial for improving Dobbins Elementary's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

1 Dobbin School Ln.
Dobbins, CA 95935

(530) 692-1665

District: Marysville Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4415^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Students who attend Dobbins Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Foothill Intermediate
High:	Marysville High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 44

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dobbins Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Marysville Joint Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Dobbins Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Marysville Joint Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dobbins Elementary is 12.6, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Marysville Joint Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Dobbins Elementary employs 3.4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dobbins Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dobbins Elementary 4415^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Dobbins Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Marysville Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Marysville Joint Unified 1083^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dobbins Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dobbins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	50.06	2156^th	4809	55.2%
2005	49.53	2218^th	4822	54.0%
2006	24.96	3658^th	4818	24.1%
2007	25.34	3913^th	5113	23.5%
2008	50.11	2363^rd	5113	53.8%
2024	24.39	4415^th	5862	24.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dobbins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.91	3857^th	5511	30.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dobbins Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	93	0	1	5	27	n/a	n/a	0	126
1989	99	0	2	5	42	n/a	n/a	0	148
1990	97	0	1	10	33	n/a	n/a	0	141
1991	103	0	3	7	47	n/a	n/a	0	160
1992	106	0	1	2	46	n/a	n/a	0	155
1993	86	0	0	4	38	n/a	n/a	0	128
1994	71	0	0	8	43	n/a	n/a	0	122
1995	77	3	0	5	29	n/a	n/a	0	114
1996	77	3	0	5	29	n/a	n/a	0	114
1997	68	0	0	6	38	n/a	n/a	0	112
1998	51	0	0	8	31	n/a	n/a	0	90
1999	56	0	0	6	46	n/a	n/a	0	108
2000	57	0	0	4	35	n/a	n/a	0	96
2001	66	1	0	5	30	n/a	n/a	0	102
2002	61	2	0	4	40	n/a	n/a	0	107
2003	61	2	0	4	40	n/a	n/a	0	107
2004	58	2	2	0	37	n/a	n/a	0	99
2005	56	0	5	0	24	n/a	n/a	0	85
2006	49	1	2	1	35	n/a	n/a	4	92
2007	44	0	3	4	28	n/a	n/a	3	82
2008	47	2	2	4	27	n/a	n/a	0	82
2009	52	1	1	3	13	0	17	0	87
2010	54	2	0	5	11	0	3	0	75
2011	48	2	0	10	6	0	4	0	70
2012	39	2	0	10	5	0	9	0	65
2013	42	3	0	1	3	0	6	0	55
2014	51	1	0	4	4	0	9	0	69
2015	35	1	0	3	1	0	7	0	47
2016	39	0	0	6	2	0	9	0	56
2017	39	0	0	1	3	0	2	0	45
2018	32	0	0	3	3	0	4	0	42
2019	28	0	0	3	3	0	5	0	39
2020	24	0	0	10	2	0	3	0	39
2021	32	1	0	3	2	0	1	0	39
2022	31	0	0	2	1	0	5	0	39
2023	35	0	0	5	1	0	2	1	44

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dobbins Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	5.2	24.2	n/a
1989	148	5.5	26.9	n/a
1990	141	5.2	27.1	n/a
1991	160	6.2	25.8	n/a
1992	155	6.3	24.6	58.7
1993	128	5.5	23.3	64.1
1994	122	4.0	30.5	64.8
1995	114	4.0	28.5	84.2
1996	114	4.0	28.5	84.2
1997	112	4.0	28.0	75.9
1998	90	5.0	18.0	94.4
1999	108	5.0	21.6	68.5
2000	96	5.0	19.2	71.9
2001	102	5.0	20.4	72.5
2002	107	5.4	19.8	74.8
2003	107	5.4	19.8	74.8
2004	99	5.6	17.7	89.9
2005	85	5.5	15.5	76.5
2006	92	3.5	26.3	72.7
2007	82	4.5	18.2	63.3
2008	82	6.0	13.7	79.3
2009	87	4.0	17.4	75.9
2010	75	4.5	16.6	96
2011	70	n/a	n/a	75.7
2012	65	3.8	17.1	n/a
2013	55	3.4	16.1	63.6
2014	69	3.4	20.2	81.2
2015	47	3.0	15.6	85.1
2016	56	3.0	18.6	89.3
2017	45	3.0	15.0	91.1
2018	42	3.0	14.0	78.6
2019	39	3.0	13.0	79.5
2020	39	n/a	n/a	74.4
2021	39	3.0	13.0	66.7
2022	39	3.0	13.0	74.4
2023	44	3.4	12.6	75

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 Dobbins Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	5.2	24.2	n/a
1989	148	5.5	26.9	n/a
1990	141	5.2	27.1	n/a
1991	160	6.2	25.8	n/a
1992	155	6.3	24.6	58.7
1993	128	5.5	23.3	64.1
1994	122	4.0	30.5	64.8
1995	114	4.0	28.5	84.2
1996	114	4.0	28.5	84.2
1997	112	4.0	28.0	75.9
1998	90	5.0	18.0	94.4
1999	108	5.0	21.6	68.5
2000	96	5.0	19.2	71.9
2001	102	5.0	20.4	72.5
2002	107	5.4	19.8	74.8
2003	107	5.4	19.8	74.8
2004	99	5.6	17.7	89.9
2005	85	5.5	15.5	76.5
2006	92	3.5	26.3	72.7
2007	82	4.5	18.2	63.3
2008	82	6.0	13.7	79.3
2009	87	4.0	17.4	75.9
2010	75	4.5	16.6	96
2011	70	n/a	n/a	75.7
2012	65	3.8	17.1	n/a
2013	55	3.4	16.1	63.6
2014	69	3.4	20.2	81.2
2015	47	3.0	15.6	85.1
2016	56	3.0	18.6	89.3
2017	45	3.0	15.0	91.1
2018	42	3.0	14.0	78.6
2019	39	3.0	13.0	79.5
2020	39	n/a	n/a	74.4
2021	39	3.0	13.0	66.7
2022	39	3.0	13.0	74.4
2023	44	3.4	12.6	75

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2012	75.0%	8.0%	0.0%	17.0%	75.0%	92.0%	92.0%	75.0%	75.0%
2013	86.0%	0.0%	0.0%	14.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	86.0%
2014	93.0%	0.0%	0.0%	7.0%	93.0%	100.0%	100.0%	93.0%	93.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dobbins Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	39	44	12.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	35	25%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.5%	75%	4.5%

Schools Near Dobbins Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Dobbins Elementary	Public	K-6	1 Dobbin School Ln.	Dobbins	95935	Yuba County	Marysville Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 692-1665	44	3	12.6	75.0%	35 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	24.4	4415^th of 5862 public elementary schools	24.7%					(n/a)	33.3		33.3	0.0		40.0				32.4	16.7		6.7				16.2
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	9841 Texas Hill Rd.	Oregon House	95962	Yuba County	Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 692-2210	163	8	19.4	93.9%	88 (54.0%)	1 (0.6%)	49 (30.1%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.7%)	24	4461^st of 5862 public elementary schools	23.9%		22.4	4616^th of 5874 public elementary schools	21.4%	155	19.1	35.0	26.8	28.6	28.6	14.3	26.3	20.0	20.0	22.7	64.3	28.6	9.5	0.0	26.7	20.0	22.7
Yuba Feather Elementary	Public	K-6	18008 Oregon Hill Rd.	Challenge	95925	Yuba County	Marysville Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 740-4040	124	7	19.0	83.1%	70 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (23.4%)	3 (2.4%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.9%)	27.7	4137^th of 5862 public elementary schools	29.4%		27.5	4125^th of 5874 public elementary schools	29.8%	12	5.6		5.6	53.9	26.3	26.3	33.3			33.3	53.9	31.6	5.3	0.0			22.2	73.9	82.6	87.0	73.9	73.9	73.9
Williams Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	14804 Pleasant Valley Rd.	Penn Valley	95946	Nevada County	Penn Valley Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 432-7300	197	10	19.7	46.2%	131 (66.5%)	5 (2.5%)	29 (14.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	25 (12.7%)	89.9	705^th of 5862 public elementary schools	88.0%		76.9	1285^th of 5874 public elementary schools	78.1%	580	57.5		57.5	86.2	65.5	70.0				73.5	79.3	62.1	60.0				66.3	92.3	92.3		92.3			$11,309
Nevada City School of the Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg.	Nevada City	95959	Nevada County	Nevada City School of the Arts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 273-7736	431	27	16.1	48.5%	320 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.1%)	63	1923^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	67.2%		71	1536^th of 5874 public elementary schools	73.9%	387	39.2	51.9	45.6	42.9	64.4	54.9	57.1	74.1	71.7	61.6	34.2	48.9	31.4	44.6	43.1	35.9	39.8	71.9	79.7	78.1	82.8	79.7	84.4
Camptonville Elementary	Public	K-8	16585 School St.	Camptonville	95922	Yuba County	Camptonville Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 288-3277	54	3	18.0	77.8%	43 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	1 (1.9%)	3 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.3%)								(n/a)										54.8							41.9							$14,376
Bangor Union Elementary	Public	K-8	7549 Oro-Bangor Hwy.	Bangor	95914	Butte County	Bangor Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 679-2434	69	4	17.2	72.5%	53 (76.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)								(n/a)		0.0	23.5						25.0	47.1						33.3	38.5							$15,334
Berry Creek Elementary	Public	K-8	7549 Oro Bangor Hwy	Bangor	95914	Butte County	Pioneer Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 589-1633	30	3	10.0	90.0%	19 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)			14.3							18.5							29.6							$18,753
Grizzly Hill	Public	K-8	16661 Old Mill Rd.	Nevada City	95959	Nevada County	Twin Ridges Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 265-9052	94	5	18.8	81.9%	71 (75.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.6%)	10.5	5655^th of 5862 public elementary schools	3.5%		9.5	5733^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	2.4%	78			21.1	18.2	21.4		0.0			20.0	8.3	21.4		0.0			8.2
Loma Rica Elementary	Public	K-5	5150 Fruitland Rd.	Marysville	95901	Yuba County	Marysville Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 741-6144	100	5	20.0	55.0%	64 (64.0%)	1 (1.0%)	23 (23.0%)	4 (4.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.0%)	44.6	2882^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	50.8%		31.2	3788^th of 5874 public elementary schools	35.5%	906	27.3		27.3	50.0	53.3	36.4				47.7	38.9	26.7	18.2				29.6	85.7	85.7	90.5	90.5	85.7	90.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Dobbins Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Dobbins Elementary?

Students at Dobbins Elementary are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

What district is Dobbins Elementary in?

Marysville Joint Unified

Is Dobbins Elementary a good school?

Dobbins Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.7% of California elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Dobbins Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dobbins Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Foothill Intermediate
High : Marysville High

How many students attend Dobbins Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 44 students attended Dobbins Elementary.

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