Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kingswood K-8 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingswood K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kingswood K-8's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kingswood K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingswood K-8 is 0.66, which is more 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
#8174 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingswood K-8's ranking?
Kingswood K-8 is ranked #8174 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kingswood K-8 often compared to?
Kingswood K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Lichen K-8, Woodside K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kingswood K-8?
517 students attend Kingswood K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kingswood K-8 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingswood K-8?
Kingswood K-8 has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kingswood K-8 offer ?
Kingswood K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kingswood K-8 part of?
Kingswood K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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