Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Public K-5

 90 Laird Dr.
       Moraga, CA  94556-1407


(925) 376-4441

District: Moraga Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,534 Help


Students who attend Donald L. Rheem Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
High:    Campolindo High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Two or more races:
20.4%
Asian:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.4% Help


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Compare Details Donald L. Rheem Elementary ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Moraga Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.56. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details Donald L. Rheem Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Moraga Elementary School District. Student population at Donald L. Rheem Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), two or more races (20.4%), Asian (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Moraga Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donald L. Rheem Elementary is 22.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Moraga Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donald L. Rheem Elementary is $6,534, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Moraga Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Donald L. Rheem Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Donald L. Rheem Elementary 226th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Donald L. Rheem Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
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Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
White students:


Moraga Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Moraga Elementary 44th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Donald L. Rheem Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.98 130th 4809 97.3%
2005 97.19 94th 4822 98.1%
2006 98.22 42nd 4818 99.1%
2007 97.50 80th 5113 98.4%
2008 98.14 25th 5113 99.5%
2009 97.21 42nd 5193 99.2%
2010 97.13 25th 5314 99.5%
2011 97.19 16th 5377 99.7%
2012 96.22 28th 5390 99.5%
2013 95.64 77th 5530 98.6%
2015 97.73 129th 5611 97.7%
2016 97.20 132nd 5614 97.6%
2017 97.31 148th 5692 97.4%
2018 96.79 161st 5662 97.2%
2019 96.40 190th 5789 96.7%
2022 96.80 218th 5883 96.3%
2023 96.56 224th 5848 96.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.99 63rd 445 85.8%
2022 83.53 57th 610 90.7%
2023 80.03 112th 667 83.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.73 120th 2416 95.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.07 80th 5355 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.82 170th 5413 96.9%
2019 95.24 211th 5492 96.2%
2022 96.99 145th 5635 97.4%
2023 96.52 164th 5595 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.95 50th 2227 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.77 207th 5431 96.2%
2019 96.06 175th 5510 96.8%
2022 95.01 302nd 5663 94.7%
2023 95.30 278th 5627 95.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.07 474th 1071 55.7%
2019 74.24 269th 1149 76.6%
2022 62.05 560th 1154 51.5%
2023 84.80 43rd 1183 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.98 153rd 2737 94.4%
2019 84.38 293rd 2834 89.7%
2022 82.55 357th 2726 86.9%
2023 83.44 292nd 2659 89.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Open Quote I LOVE this school. We are moving out of state and I wanted to give a review of my experiences here over the past 5 years.

We transferred to Rheem from Camino Pablo, another Moraga school. The two are like night and day.

Rheem has an EXCEPTIONAL principal. She is completely engaged, knows every child, their siblings, their parents, their cars, their pets, their details. She's fantastic, and it all flows from there.

The teachers are kind and do the best they can within the confines of the american educational system. There is ZERO bullying at this school, which speaks volumes. Everyone is kind to everyone. Even spoiled, bratty kids are simply not allowed to be jerks. It's great.

It is a very small school, at the end of a cul-de-sac, in a beautiful valley. It feels safe and warm and you can feel good about leaving your kids there.

We are excited to move, but we realize no school is going to be as wonderful for my son as Rheem has been. We will miss this place! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 25, 2014

Open Quote Our son is pretty capable. He was in 1st grade before transfer to Rheem. I called to the office before I moved, they said they could place my son in either 1st grade or Kindergarten according to our preference. But, the principle disregards parents opinion, teachers´ assessment, comments from previous school, she simply put him in K based on the age. The teachers are unable to give separate material to gifted kids. They are learning nothing from the school and get bored. The principle is pretty rude comparing with other schools we went. Talked with several parents in the school, they are not happy with the principle and some of the teachers neither.
we didn´t do a thorough investigation before we came, too late to move out or transfer to a private.
Recommend the new parents to talk with the school parents, don´t just look at the test score or API to decide where to put your kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Donald L. Rheem Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 5 65 18 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1989 405 2 77 13 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1990 440 2 81 18 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1991 421 3 89 16 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 450 3 81 17 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 481 4 71 19 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 508 5 73 18 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 533 5 83 13 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 533 5 83 13 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 523 4 85 14 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1998 313 3 46 15 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 316 1 48 17 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 301 3 49 15 2 n/a n/a 5 375
2001 287 5 57 17 0 n/a n/a 3 369
2002 266 4 61 11 1 n/a n/a 3 346
2003 266 4 61 11 1 n/a n/a 3 346
2004 240 3 55 10 1 n/a n/a 57 366
2005 236 0 49 3 1 n/a n/a 63 352
2006 225 0 53 2 1 n/a n/a 69 350
2007 208 0 60 1 1 n/a n/a 59 329
2008 205 1 60 4 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 201 2 68 5 0 0 75 0 351
2010 212 3 65 40 0 0 40 0 360
2011 205 2 74 37 0 0 49 0 367
2012 203 2 77 39 0 0 60 0 381
2013 223 3 79 37 0 0 61 0 403
2014 220 5 86 35 0 0 60 0 406
2015 224 6 88 34 1 1 56 0 410
2016 220 6 81 36 1 1 65 0 410
2017 225 8 72 39 1 2 67 0 414
2018 228 9 74 32 1 2 70 0 416
2019 229 8 66 30 1 2 74 0 410
2020 231 8 67 34 1 2 77 0 420
2021 220 6 65 30 1 1 83 0 406
2022 210 7 66 40 1 2 93 0 419
2023 203 6 72 45 1 0 84 0 411

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 Donald L. Rheem Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 15.5 28.6 n/a
1989 497 19.1 26.0 n/a
1990 541 20.2 26.7 n/a
1991 529 21.2 24.9 n/a
1992 551 21.5 25.6 0.2
1993 575 22.6 25.4 0.2
1994 604 23.5 25.7 0.2
1995 634 24.0 26.4 0.5
1996 634 24.0 26.4 0.5
1997 626 25.0 25.0 0
1998 377 19.0 19.8 0
1999 382 20.0 19.1 0.8
2000 375 19.0 19.7 0.5
2001 369 19.0 19.4 1.1
2002 346 18.3 18.9 1.2
2003 346 18.3 18.9 1.2
2004 366 18.0 20.3 2.9
2005 352 19.4 18.1 1.7
2006 350 19.4 18.0 0.7
2007 329 18.4 17.9 1.1
2008 271 19.0 14.3 1.5
2009 351 17.0 18.5 1.1
2010 360 16.0 22.5 1.4
2011 367 n/a n/a 1.6
2012 381 16.0 23.8 1.6
2013 403 17.0 23.7 2.2
2014 406 17.0 23.8 1.7
2015 410 18.0 22.7 2.2
2016 410 18.0 22.7 2.2
2017 414 18.0 23.0 2.2
2018 416 18.0 23.1 6.7
2019 410 18.0 22.7 5.4
2020 420 n/a n/a 5.7
2021 406 18.0 22.5 6.7
2022 419 18.0 23.2 5.3
2023 411 18.0 22.8 4.4

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 Donald L. Rheem Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 15.5 28.6 n/a
1989 497 19.1 26.0 n/a
1990 541 20.2 26.7 n/a
1991 529 21.2 24.9 n/a
1992 551 21.5 25.6 0.2
1993 575 22.6 25.4 0.2
1994 604 23.5 25.7 0.2
1995 634 24.0 26.4 0.5
1996 634 24.0 26.4 0.5
1997 626 25.0 25.0 0
1998 377 19.0 19.8 0
1999 382 20.0 19.1 0.8
2000 375 19.0 19.7 0.5
2001 369 19.0 19.4 1.1
2002 346 18.3 18.9 1.2
2003 346 18.3 18.9 1.2
2004 366 18.0 20.3 2.9
2005 352 19.4 18.1 1.7
2006 350 19.4 18.0 0.7
2007 329 18.4 17.9 1.1
2008 271 19.0 14.3 1.5
2009 351 17.0 18.5 1.1
2010 360 16.0 22.5 1.4
2011 367 n/a n/a 1.6
2012 381 16.0 23.8 1.6
2013 403 17.0 23.7 2.2
2014 406 17.0 23.8 1.7
2015 410 18.0 22.7 2.2
2016 410 18.0 22.7 2.2
2017 414 18.0 23.0 2.2
2018 416 18.0 23.1 6.7
2019 410 18.0 22.7 5.4
2020 420 n/a n/a 5.7
2021 406 18.0 22.5 6.7
2022 419 18.0 23.2 5.3
2023 411 18.0 22.8 4.4

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

Donald L. Rheem Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201394.0%3.0%2.0%2.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%
201496.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201595.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201697.0%2.0%2.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201794.0%4.0%1.0%0.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Donald L. Rheem Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,534

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Donald L. Rheem Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 224th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Donald L. Rheem Elementary)91.578.9
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Moraga Elementary)84.270.1
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Donald L. Rheem Elementary)86.490.3
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Moraga Elementary)81.480.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Donald L. Rheem Elementary)85.971.8
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Moraga Elementary)80.878.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Donald L. Rheem Elementary)74.773.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Moraga Elementary)79.979.9
 0%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Donald L. Rheem Elementary)85.387.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Moraga Elementary)85.185
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Donald L. Rheem Elementary)82.485.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Moraga Elementary)8076.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Donald L. Rheem Elementary)66.272.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Moraga Elementary)66.471.6
 5.3%
   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 Students410411
 0.2%
African American86
 25%
American Indian11
Asian6672
 9.1%
Hispanic3045
 50%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White229203
 11.4%
Two or More Races7484
 13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.4%4.4%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary are 49% White, 20% Two or more races, 18% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Donald L. Rheem Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
High : Campolindo High

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Donald L. Rheem Elementary.

Yes! Donald L. Rheem Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 226th of 5868 California elementary schools.


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