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#969 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 10% in state

Howell Mountain Elementary

Elementary School · Howell Mountain Elementary · Angwin, CA

An elementary school in Angwin, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

525 White Cottage Rd. North, Angwin, CA 94508

  • Math 26% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$23,294
Chronic Absenteeism28%

Students at Howell Mountain Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Howell Mountain Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,534

Median home value

$774,600

Median rent

$1,651/mo

College educated

57.1%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pacific Union College ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.3 mi65Compare →
Pacific Union College Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–81.3 mi84Compare →
Pope Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–82.8 mi48Compare →
Foothills Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–83.3 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Howell Mountain Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Howell Mountain Elementary is listed in Howell Mountain Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Howell Mountain Elementary

Howell Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Angwin, CA, part of Howell Mountain Elementary, serving approximately 93 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Howell Mountain Elementary

What grades does Howell Mountain Elementary serve?

Howell Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Howell Mountain Elementary?

Howell Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Mountain Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Howell Mountain Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Howell Mountain Elementary rank in CA?

Howell Mountain Elementary ranks #969 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Howell Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Howell Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Howell Mountain Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Howell Mountain Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Howell Mountain Elementary a charter school?

No, Howell Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Howell Mountain Elementary a Title I school?

No, Howell Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howell Mountain Elementary?

66.7% of students at Howell Mountain Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Napa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.0%
Area population (ZIP 94508)
3,298
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94508; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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