Northwood Elementary School
Tel:
(408)923-1940
- Northwood Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Northwood Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 484 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.32, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #660 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 82% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berryessa Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northwood Elementary School is Calaveras Hills (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Morrill Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Morrill Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Morrill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 698 students
0.6 miles
1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408)923-1930 0.6 6-8 698 - San Jose Laneview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
0.7 miles
2095 Warmwood Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408)923-1920 0.7 K-5 393 - San Jose Brooktree Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 471 students
0.8 miles
1781 Olivetree Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408)923-1910 0.8 K-5 471 - Milpitas John Sinnott Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 774 students
1.2 miles
2025 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)635-2674 1.2 K-6 774 - Milpitas Rancho Milpitas Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 724 students
1.2 miles
1915 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)635-2656 1.2 7-8 724
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