Calavera Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(760)331-6300
- Calavera Hills Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Calavera Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Calavera Hills Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Calavera Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Calavera Hills Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2023 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 38% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carlsbad Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Calavera Hills Elementary School is Sage Creek High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Calavera Hills Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Calavera Hills Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Calavera Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 501 students
0.0 miles
4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6400 0.0 6-8 501 - Carlsbad Hope Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 613 students
0.8 miles
3010 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5900 0.8 K-5 613 - Carlsbad Sage Creek High School Grades: 9-12 | 1251 students
1.1 miles
3900 Cannon Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6600 1.1 9-12 1251 - Vista Bella Mente Montessori Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 672 students
1.4 miles
1737 W. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760)820-9501 1.4 K-8 672 - Vista Casita Center For Science/math/technology Grades: K-5 | 588 students
1.4 miles
260 Cedar Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)724-8442 1.4 K-5 588
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