Paradise Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(619)344-5200
- Paradise Hills Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Paradise Hills Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 291 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paradise Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paradise Hills Elementary School is 0.53, 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 | #4377 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Paradise Hills Elementary School is Granger Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Granger Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Palmer Way (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- National City Palmer Way Grades: K-6 | 574 students
0.5 miles
2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
(619)336-8900 0.5 K-6 574 - National City Ira Harbison Grades: K-6 | 552 students
0.6 miles
3235 E. Eighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(619)336-8200 0.6 K-6 552 - San Diego Perry Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 412 students
0.6 miles
6290 Oriskany Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619)479-4040 0.6 K-5 412 - National City Granger Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 958 students
0.7 miles
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619)472-6000 0.7 7-9 958 - National City Lincoln Acres Grades: K-6 | 567 students
0.8 miles
2200 Lanoitan Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619)336-8600 0.8 K-6 567
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