Quartz Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(661)943-3236
- Quartz Hill Elementary School serves 847 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Quartz Hill Elementary School's student population of 847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 847 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Quartz Hill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Quartz Hill Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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 | #6064 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 36% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westside Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Quartz Hill Elementary School is Mcnair Camp (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gregg Anderson Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gregg Anderson Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmdale Gregg Anderson Academy Grades: K-8 | 890 students
0.8 miles
5151 W. Ave. N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661)206-3750 0.8 K-8 890 - Lancaster Joe Walker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 922 students
1.0 miles
5632 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661)943-3258 1.0 6-8 922 - Downey Mcnair Camp Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 24 students
1.3 miles
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661)940-4211 1.3 7-12 24 - Downey Smith Camp Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 37 students
1.3 miles
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(818)896-7402 1.3 7-12 37 - Palmdale Rancho Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 705 students
1.6 miles
40641 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661)722-0148 1.6 K-6 705
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