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From quantitative test scores to top high school and college acceptances, Dorris-Eaton delivers clear
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Test Results
Dorris-Eaton seventh and eighth graders outperform most high school seniors.
While we don't believe standardized test scores are the only—or even the best—measure of success, we're humbly proud that many of our seventh and eighth grade students qualify for and take the SAT (the same test high school juniors and seniors take) and consistently score above local and national high school seniors. A high percentage of them achieve honors with distinction or state recognition in math, verbal, or both.
Student Acceptance
Dorris-Eaton students regularly attend top-tier high schools and leading colleges.
No matter what path students take after graduating from our junior high, they are well-prepared and well-positioned to be successful.
A snapshot of Dorris-Eaton graduate destinations:
High Schools
Universities
Math, Science, Debate, & Language Arts
A list of outstanding, individual, and team achievements by Dorris-Eaton students.
Math ScholarsScience ScholarsDebate ScholarsLiterary Scholars
Math Scholars
American Math Competition (AMC)
Sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America, the AMC 8 is for students in 8th grade and below and covers middle school curriculum. AMC10 is for students in 10th grade and below and covers the high school curriculum up to 10th grade. The listings below represent the number of Dorris-Eaton students who scored in each category.
AMC8
Top 1%
Top 5%
2019
4
3
2020
2
4
2021
1
5
2022
2
9
2023
4
2
2024
-
2
AMC10
Top 1%
Top 5%
2019
2
4
2020
2
4
2021
2
4
2022
2
4
2023
-
3
2024
-
1
American Invitational Math Exam (AIME)
The American Invitational Mathematics Examination is a 15 question, 3-hour test given since 1983 in which very few middle school students in the nation score high enough on the AMC8 or AMC10 to qualify for the opportunity to participate.
DES Qualifiers
2019
1
2020
2
2021
1
2023
3
MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS is a national program that provides students in grades 6-8 the opportunity to compete in live, in-person contests against and alongside their peers. Students participate in teams of four in the Contra Costa/Alameda County event. The listing below represents the Dorris-Eaton team placement and the total number of student participants.
Team Placement
# of Participants
2019
4th
150
2020
5th
210
2021
Due to the pandemic, team scores were not calculated.
2022
Due to the pandemic, team scores were not calculated.
2023
3rd
200
2024
5th
208
Science Scholars
National Science League
The National Science League Contest is comprised of questions from various areas of science. It is based on factual knowledge as well as students’ understanding of the scientific process. See below the Dorris-Eaton team placement/# of participating teams.
8th Grade Team
7th Grade Team
2019
1st/12
4th/13
2020
Due to the pandemic, the contest was not held.
2021
Due to the pandemic, the contest was not held.
2022
1st/11
4th/11
Sandia Lab's Bay Area Science Bowl
The US Department of Energy Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and math. Teams of four face off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format. See below the Dorris-Eaton team(s) placement and # of participating teams.
Team Placement
# of Teams
2019
4th, 7th
20
2020
4th, 7th
20
2021
Semi-finals
12
2022
5th
16
Future Statesmen
East Bay Debate League
The East Bay Debate League is a middle school public debate program that includes both public and private middle school students in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Students grapple with complex state, federal, and global issues currently being discussed by adults.
At the close of each tournament, the 15 individuals who have collected the most speaker points, the 10 teams with the most wins, and the 3 schools with the highest win percentage are recognized. The most coveted recognition at each tournament is the awarding of the tournament gavel which is presented to the student earning the most speaker points.
Here's a great article about Dorris-Eaton's East Bay debate program if you're interested in learning more.
2020-2021 Debate Season
In five tournaments, with an average of 60 teams participating, Dorris-Eaton had eighteen students recognized in the top 15 for individual speaker points. Scattered throughout the season, several of our teams garnered 1st through 5th places. In addition, the school scored 2nd place at three and 3rd at another of the tournaments for the highest win percentages overall.
2021-2022 Debate Season
In five tournaments, with an average of 53 teams participating, Dorris-Eaton had sixteen students recognized in the top 15 for individual speaker points with one student being awarded the prized tournament gavel for 1st in speaker points. Spread over the season, several of our teams garnered 1st through 6th places. In addition, the school earned a 1st, a 2nd, and a 3rd place for the highest win percentages overall.
Literary Scholars
California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo Branch - Young Writers Contest
The Young Writers Contest is sponsored by the Mt. Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club. It is open to sixth through eighth grade students who live in or attend school in Contra Costa County. Categories include short story, poetry, personal narrative, and humor. The listing below represents the Dorris-Eaton student placement in each category.
Short Story
Poetry
Personal Narrative
2019
2nd
2nd, 3rd
-
2020
-
1st, 3rd
1st
2021
1st, 2nd
3rd
-
2022
2nd, 3rd
3rd
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center - Dennis Thomas Art & Writing Contest
Since 1998, the Peace & Justice Center has challenged community high schools and middle schools to address various topics related to peace and justice in artwork, essays, creative writing, and video. Last year, 291 students from 45 local high schools and middle schools participated. The listing below represents the Dorris-Eaton student placement in each category.
Essay
Creative Writing
2019
1st, 3rd
1st, 3rd
2020
Due to the pandemic, the contest was not held
2021
1st
1st
2022
1st
1st
