Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Woods Discovery Elementary School 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)37%
54%
Black
(15-16)n/a
6%
White
(15-16)63%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
20-24% 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 44% CA state average).
How many students attend North Woods Discovery Elementary School?
8 students attend North Woods Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of North Woods Discovery Elementary School students are White, and 37% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Woods Discovery Elementary School?
North Woods Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Woods Discovery Elementary School offer ?
North Woods Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Woods Discovery Elementary School part of?
North Woods Discovery Elementary School is part of Gateway Unified School District.
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