Northmont Elementary School
Tel:
(619) 668-5830
- Northmont Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Northmont Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Northmont Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Northmont Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Northmont Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Northmont Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #2711 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 36% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | La Mesa-Spring Valley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northmont Elementary School is Grossmont High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Parkway Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fletcher Hills Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Mesa Parkway Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 838 students
0.5 miles
9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5810 0.5 7-8 838 - La Mesa Fletcher Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 663 students
0.7 miles
2330 Center Pl.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5820 0.7 K-6 663 - La Mesa Grossmont High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,219 students
0.9 miles
1100 Murray Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 668-6000 0.9 9-12 2,219 - San Diego Magnolia Science Academy San Diego Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 404 students
1.2 miles
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300 1.2 6-8 404 - El Cajon Eje Elementary Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 559 students
1.4 miles
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150 1.4 K-5 559
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