Serving 875 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Quartz Hill 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quartz Hill Elementary School's student population of 875 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quartz Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quartz Hill Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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
#5381 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quartz Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Quartz Hill Elementary School is ranked #5381 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Quartz Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Quartz Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gregg Anderson Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Quartz Hill Elementary School?
875 students attend Quartz Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Quartz Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quartz Hill Elementary School?
Quartz Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Quartz Hill Elementary School offer ?
Quartz Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Quartz Hill Elementary School part of?
Quartz Hill Elementary School is part of Westside Union Elementary School District.
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