Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fletcher Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 71%
- Reading Proficiency: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fletcher Hills Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fletcher Hills Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fletcher Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Fletcher Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fletcher Hills Elementary School?
558 students attend Fletcher Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fletcher Hills Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fletcher Hills Elementary School?
Fletcher Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fletcher Hills Elementary School offer ?
Fletcher Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fletcher Hills Elementary School part of?
Fletcher Hills Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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