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2214 Berks Street, Napa, CA 94558-2714
Summary
Northwood Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
55.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
57.0% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,449/4,657 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,151/4,657 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 381 |
| Low-Income Students | 192 (50.4%) |
| English Learners | 57 (15.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.4 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math +5.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 67.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 55.5% to 59.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 65.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Northwood Elementary compare within the district?
Northwood Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Napa Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Northwood Elementary rank in California?
Northwood Elementary ranks No. 1,449 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,151 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 Northwood Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 14 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.2% meet the reading standard and 47.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Northwood Elementary compare with other schools in Napa?
Northwood Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Napa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NapaHow does Northwood Elementary compare with other schools in Napa County?
Northwood Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Napa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Napa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood ElementaryThis school | 57.0% | 55.8% |
| Alta Heights Elementary | 47.2% | 43.1% |
| Bel Aire Park Elementary | 40.6% | 28.0% |
