North Shore Elementary School
Tel:
(909) 866-7501
- North Shore Elementary School serves 542 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- North Shore Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- North Shore Elementary School's student population of 542 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 542 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- North Shore Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of North Shore Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3651 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 12% |
Hispanic | 37% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 58% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bear Valley Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Shore Elementary School is Big Bear High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Big Bear Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Big Bear Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Big Bear Lake Big Bear Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 354 students
1.6 miles
41275 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4634 1.6 7-8 354 - Big Bear Lake Big Bear Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 278 students
2.0 miles
40940 Pennsylvania
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4638 2.0 K-6 278 - Big Bear Lake Baldwin Lane Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 453 students
3.1 miles
44500 Baldwin Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-7766 3.1 K-6 453 - Big Bear Lake Big Bear High School Grades: 9-12 | 733 students
3.6 miles
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-6892 3.6 9-12 733 - Big Bear Lake Chautauqua High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 46 students
3.7 miles
525 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521 3.7 8-12 46
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