Green Elementary GatorsThe quality of schools is a very important consideration for many buyers. Pleasanton schools are some of the best in the East Bay and have been a strong factor in the decision for many buyers to settle their family in Pleasanton specifically.

Rich Hinke, the superintendent of Dublin Unified Schools, spoke recently at a meeting of Keller Williams Realtors, and reported that Dublin schools match the quality of Pleasanton schools. This factor, along with a lower price point for housing, may be a compelling reason to purchase your next home in Dublin.

Here are some key point’s from Rich’s presentation:

The East Bay has the highest API scores in California. Generally speaking an API score of 800 is high. Dublin has a score of 840.

The standards for Dublin schools have been raised to meet California State standards,with requirements for 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of science with 2 labs, and two years of foreign language.

Green Elementary in Dublin Ranch opened several years ago, followed by Fallon Middle School, and in 2011 another Dublin Ranch school will open in the Sorrento development.

Dublin’s classroom size is the same as Pleasanton’s, with 325 teachers and 30 administrators in DUSD.

Dublin’s population is growing at the rate of 3% per year, the equivalent of 200 students. To keep pace with this growth, a $184 million renovation bond was passed which will allow the high school to double in size and grow from 1400 students to 2500 students. $10 million of that bond money will be spent on technology upgrades.

Click here to visit Dublin Unified Schools website.

Click here to visit Pleasanton Unified Schools website.

Click here to visit the Great Schools website where you can research schools and read reviews from parents.

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