Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pine Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Hill Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to provide student-centered learning opportunities that appropriately challenge and support every child to learn, grow, and thrive.
School Rankings
Pine Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Hill Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Hill Elementary School is ranked #6013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pine Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freshwater Elementary School, Alice Birney Elementary School, Coastal Grove Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pine Hill Elementary School?
189 students attend Pine Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pine Hill Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Hill Elementary School?
Pine Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pine Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pine Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Pine Hill Elementary School part of?
Pine Hill Elementary School is part of South Bay Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My children have all graduated from the South Bay Union School district and now I have a grandson that we are already planning that he will continue the tradition.
1 10/10/2025
Do not go to Pine Hill if your child requires special education services! I have tried to work with this district as a regular education teacher for a special needs preschooler, and this district does not hesitate to violate the child's special education rights. They failed to even assess the child for months and months, and then failed to provide her with the therapy she desperately needed, but offered her unneeded socialization services in a school for autistic children, when the child does not have autism!!
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