Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Normal Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Normal Heights Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Normal Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Normal Heights Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2530 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
78%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Normal Heights Elementary School is ranked #2530 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Normal Heights Elementary School?
258 students attend Normal Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Normal Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Normal Heights Elementary School?
Normal Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Normal Heights Elementary School offer ?
Normal Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Normal Heights Elementary School part of?
Normal Heights Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Normal Heights Elementary School located?
Normal Heights Elementary School is located in the Mid City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 4/18/2022My son was diagnosed with spectrum autism, I am very happy and grateful that we chose this school (Normal Heights Elementary), even though we drive 2miles every day- we saw a big improvement in him, at the age of 3 he can read simple words and now he''s 5 he can read a lot, He also improved in socializing. And now he has a lot of friends, I thank Ms. Julie Watson, Ms. Preciado-Limon, Ms. Page and all his speech therapists and OT, Mr. Tony, Ms. Hall, Ms. Jennifer, and Ms. Victoria, you guys have a big part of my son''s improvement. We owe a lot to you, also to all assistants in their class, This school is highly recommended to everybody- kudos to your Principal, God bless you all.Review Normal Heights Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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My son was diagnosed with spectrum autism, I am very happy and grateful that we chose this school (Normal Heights Elementary), even though we drive 2miles every day- we saw a big improvement in him, at the age of 3 he can read simple words and now he''s 5 he can read a lot, He also improved in socializing. And now he has a lot of friends, I thank Ms. Julie Watson, Ms. Preciado-Limon, Ms. Page and all his speech therapists and OT, Mr. Tony, Ms. Hall, Ms. Jennifer, and Ms. Victoria, you guys have a big part of my son''s improvement. We owe a lot to you, also to all assistants in their class, This school is highly recommended to everybody- kudos to your Principal, God bless you all.
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