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Knob Hill Elementary School vs. Double Peak

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School Overview

School
Knob Hill Elementary School
1825 Knob Hill Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Double Peak
111 San Elijo Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Knob Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Double Peak ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 726 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knob Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Double Peak ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
726 students
1,198 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Knob Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Double Peak over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Knob Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Double Peak.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Knob Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Double Peak over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Knob Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Marcos Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Double Peak with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Marcos Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1895 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1120 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Knob Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Double Peak, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in CA)
65%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knob Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Marcos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Double Peak who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Marcos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knob Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Marcos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Double Peak who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Marcos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Knob Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Double Peak by grade.
Kindergarten Students
137
138
Grade 1 Students
118
115
Grade 2 Students
104
130
Grade 3 Students
121
111
Grade 4 Students
118
125
Grade 5 Students
128
140
Grade 6 Students
-
151
Grade 7 Students
-
154
Grade 8 Students
-
134

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Knob Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Double Peak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Knob Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Double Peak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Knob Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Double Peak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Knob Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Double Peak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Knob Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Double Peak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Knob Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Knob Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Double Peak, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Marcos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Knob Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Marcos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Double Peak, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Marcos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Knob Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Marcos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Double Peak, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Marcos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Knob Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Marcos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Double Peak, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Marcos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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