Paradise Hills Elementary School
Paradise Hills Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Paradise Hills Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Paradise Hills Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 318 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Rankings
Paradise Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Paradise Hills Elementary School is 0.55, 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 | #4232 out of 9659 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Paradise Hills Elementary School is Granger Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Palmer Way (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- National City Palmer Way Math: 40% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 554 students10
0.5 miles
2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900 0.5 K-6 554 - National City Ira Harbison Math: 24% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 550 students10
0.6 miles
3235 E. Eighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200 0.6 K-6 550 - San Diego Perry Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 365 students10
0.6 miles
6290 Oriskany Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 479-4040 0.6 K-5 365 - National City Granger Junior High School Math: 35% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-9 | 978 students10
0.7 miles
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000 0.7 7-9 978 - National City Lincoln Acres Math: 25% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 553 students10
0.8 miles
2200 Lanoitan Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600 0.8 K-6 553
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