Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Terrace Elementary School's student population of 763 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Terrace Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Terrace Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2396 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
North Terrace Elementary School is ranked #2396 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are North Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
North Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Margarita Elementary School, Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend North Terrace Elementary School?
763 students attend North Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North Terrace Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Terrace Elementary School?
North Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Terrace Elementary School offer ?
North Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Terrace Elementary School part of?
North Terrace Elementary School is part of Oceanside Unified School District.
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