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Pine Hill Elementary School vs. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Pine Hill Elementary School
5230 Vance Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pine Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-4
Total Students
199 students
301 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pine 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pine 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pine Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fortuna Elementary 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

#6013 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#5471 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pine 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fortuna Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fortuna Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pine Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
75
Grade 1 Students
40
47
Grade 2 Students
39
72
Grade 3 Students
52
50
Grade 4 Students
-
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 American Indian at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fortuna Elementary 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Bay Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
47%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fortuna Elementary 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 Pine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the South Bay Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fortuna Elementary 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
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pine Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fortuna Elementary 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
62%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pine Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fortuna Elementary 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
14%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pine Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Bay Union Elementary 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fortuna Elementary 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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