Normal Heights Elementary School

3750 Ward Rd.
San Diego, CA 92116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Normal Heights Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Normal Heights Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Normal Heights Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
(18-19)
50-54%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60-64%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Normal Heights 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
79%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
4%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Normal Heights 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
67%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Normal Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Normal Heights 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.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Normal Heights Elementary School?
261 students attend Normal Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Normal Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Normal Heights Elementary School?
Normal Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Normal Heights Elementary School offer ?
Normal Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Normal Heights Elementary School part of?
Normal Heights Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   4/18/2022
My son was diagnosed with spectrum autism, I am very happy and grateful that we chose this school (Normal Heights Elementary), even though we drive 2miles every day- we saw a big improvement in him, at the age of 3 he can read simple words and now he''s 5 he can read a lot, He also improved in socializing. And now he has a lot of friends, I thank Ms. Julie Watson, Ms. Preciado-Limon, Ms. Page and all his speech therapists and OT, Mr. Tony, Ms. Hall, Ms. Jennifer, and Ms. Victoria, you guys have a big part of my son''s improvement. We owe a lot to you, also to all assistants in their class, This school is highly recommended to everybody- kudos to your Principal, God bless you all.
- Posted by Parent - JULIE C

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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