Northwood Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(408) 923-1940
Northwood Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Northwood Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Northwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Northwood Elementary School is 0.30, 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 | #701 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 83% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berryessa Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Morrill Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Morrill Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 673 students10
0.6 miles
1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930 0.6 6-8 673 - San Jose Laneview Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 381 students10
0.7 miles
2095 Warmwood Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1920 0.7 K-5 381 - San Jose Brooktree Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 446 students10
0.8 miles
1781 Olivetree Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910 0.8 K-5 446 - Milpitas John Sinnott Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 765 students10
1.2 miles
2025 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2674 1.2 K-6 765 - Milpitas Rancho Milpitas Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 707 students10
1.2 miles
1915 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2656 1.2 7-8 707
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