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Cedarwood Elementary School

6400 Columbine Rd.
Magalia, CA 95954
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Tel: (530) 873-3785
cedarwood.pusdk12.org
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Cedarwood Elementary School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Cedarwood Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
214 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cedarwood Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
40-44%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
45-49%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedarwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Cedarwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Cedarwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
75%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Cedarwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cedarwood Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Cedarwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedarwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Paradise Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedarwood Elementary School's ranking?

Cedarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).

How many students attend Cedarwood Elementary School?

214 students attend Cedarwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Cedarwood Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarwood Elementary School?

Cedarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cedarwood Elementary School offer ?

Cedarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Cedarwood Elementary School part of?

Cedarwood Elementary School is part of Paradise Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   5/12/2008
Cedarwood is a wonderful school. The teachers care, and take time to make sure each student learns! The facilities are newer and very clean. School faculty encourage parent envolvement.
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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