Grizzly Hill
16661 Old Mill Road, Nevada City, CA 95959-8675
Summary
Grizzly Hill is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 8th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 19.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 9.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 19.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 9.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,586/1,734 (9th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,623/1,735 (6th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 105 |
| Low-Income Students | 89 (84.8%) |
| English Learners | 1 (1.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period. Math rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. The latest results include grades 6, 7, and 8, which were not included in the previous year.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 7.1% to 45.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,586 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 0.0% to 9.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,623 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Grizzly Hill rank in California?
Grizzly Hill ranks No. 1,586 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,623 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Grizzly Hill compare with other schools in Nevada City?
Grizzly Hill is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Nevada City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Nevada CityHow does Grizzly Hill compare with other schools in Nevada County?
Grizzly Hill is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Nevada County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Nevada CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Grizzly HillThis school | 9.7% | 19.4% |
| Nevada City School of the Arts | 39.7% | 63.9% |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | 16.3% | 35.8% |
