Ada W. Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(760) 632-5894
Ada W. Harris Elementary School serves 357 students in grades 3-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ada W. Harris Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ada W. Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ada W. Harris Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ada W. Harris Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ada W. Harris Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #836 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 72% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cardiff Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ada W. Harris Elementary School is San Dieguito High Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oak Crest Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ocean Knoll Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Encinitas San Dieguito High Academy Grades: 9-12 | 1,902 student
0.4 miles
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121 0.4 9-12 1,902 - Encinitas Ocean Knoll Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 650 students
0.6 miles
910 Melba Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4351 0.6 K-6 650 - Cardiff By The Sea Cardiff Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 346 students
0.7 miles
1888 Montgomery Ave.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5892 0.7 K-3 346 - Encinitas Oak Crest Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 703 students
0.8 miles
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241 0.8 7-8 703 - Encinitas Sunset High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 114 students
0.9 miles
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860 0.9 9-12 114
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