Norwood Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 270-6727
Norwood Creek Elementary School serves 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Norwood Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Norwood Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Norwood Creek Elementary School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 643 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Norwood Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Norwood Creek Elementary School is 0.44, 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 | #1327 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 73% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evergreen Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Norwood Creek Elementary School is Evergreen Valley High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Quimby Oak Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedar Grove Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Quimby Oak Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 983 students
0.2 miles
3190 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6735 0.2 7-8 983 - San Jose Cedar Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 619 students
0.3 miles
2702 Sugar Plum Dr.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-4958 0.3 K-6 619 - San Jose Evergreen Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,932 students
0.6 miles
3300 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000 0.6 9-12 2,932 - San Jose Millbrook Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 666 students
0.6 miles
3200 Millbrook Dr.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6767 0.6 K-6 666 - San Jose Holly Oak Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 594 students
0.8 miles
2995 Rossmore Way
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-4975 0.8 K-6 594
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