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Mcpherson Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School

Should you attend Mcpherson Elementary School or Northwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mcpherson Elementary School
2670 Yajome St.
Napa, CA 94558
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Northwood Elementary School
2214 Berks St.
Napa, CA 94558
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mcpherson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcpherson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
355 students
372 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcpherson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcpherson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcpherson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8767 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1961 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcpherson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcpherson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcpherson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcpherson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
74
80
Grade 1 Students
47
53
Grade 2 Students
53
64
Grade 3 Students
56
48
Grade 4 Students
64
71
Grade 5 Students
61
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcpherson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcpherson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
93%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcpherson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcpherson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcpherson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcpherson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Napa Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcpherson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcpherson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcpherson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Napa Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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