Northridge Elementary School
Northridge Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Northridge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Northridge Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 372 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northridge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Northridge Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #6746 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 40% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northridge Elementary School is Bella Vista High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Unschool (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Earl Legette Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fair Oaks Bella Vista High School Math: 47% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,984 student10
0.5 miles
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052 0.5 9-12 1,984 - Fair Oaks Unschool Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 82 students
1.0 miles
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7165 1 7-12 82 - Fair Oaks Earl Legette Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 523 students10
1.1 miles
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2054 1.1 K-6 523 - Fair Oaks El Sereno Alternative Education Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 192 students10
1.1 miles
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060 1.1 9-12 192 - Citrus Heights Kingswood K-8 Math: 15% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 582 students10
1.2 miles
5700 Primrose Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2046 1.2 K-8 582
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