Northside Elementary
860 Cave Valley Road, Cool, CA 95614-9441
Summary
Northside Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
51.4% of students met California's math standard but is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,010/4,657 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,458/4,657 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 283 |
| Low-Income Students | 81 (28.6%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.4%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.7 points from last year and fell 8.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math -3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.5% to 63.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.1 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•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
White students have the strongest math results at about 57% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.7% to 59.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Northside Elementary compare within the district?
Northside Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Black Oak Mine Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Northside Elementary rank in California?
Northside Elementary ranks No. 2,010 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,458 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Northside Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.0% meet the reading standard and 46.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Northside Elementary compare with other schools in El Dorado County?
Northside Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in El Dorado County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Northside ElementaryThis school | 51.4% | 48.0% |
| Georgetown Elementary | 33.0% | 33.0% |
