Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grizzly Hill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grizzly Hill serves the entire district of Nevada City, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 292.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 29.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grizzly Hill's student population of 105 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grizzly Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grizzly Hill is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzly Bear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grizzly Hill's ranking?
Grizzly Hill is ranked #8082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grizzly Hill?
105 students attend Grizzly Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grizzly Hill students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grizzly Hill?
Grizzly Hill has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grizzly Hill offer ?
Grizzly Hill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Grizzly Hill part of?
Grizzly Hill is part of Twin Ridges Elementary School District.
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