Rolling Hills Elementary School

15255 Penasquitos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rolling Hills Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolling Hills Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#461 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rolling Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rolling Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
45%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rolling Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Rolling Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rolling Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Rolling Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School?
434 students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rolling Hills Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolling Hills Elementary School?
Rolling Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rolling Hills Elementary School offer ?
Rolling Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rolling Hills Elementary School part of?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rolling Hills Elementary School located?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is located in the Black Mountain Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Black Mountain Ranch.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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