Very Good
#2684 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Northside Elementary
Elementary School · Black Oak Mine Unified · Cool, CA
A Black Oak Mine Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
860 Cave Valley Rd., Cool, CA 95614
- Math 52% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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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
$129,199
Median home value
$489,800
Median rent
$2,665/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Placer County Court SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Placer County Pathways CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Black Oak Mine Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northside Elementary is listed in Black Oak Mine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside Elementary
Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Cool, CA, part of Black Oak Mine Unified, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,684 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Elementary
What grades does Northside Elementary serve?
Northside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside Elementary rank in CA?
Northside Elementary ranks #2,684 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Northside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Northside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northside Elementary a charter school?
No, Northside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside Elementary?
36.7% of students at Northside 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (530) 333-8355
- Area population (ZIP 95614)
- 4,504
- Area median age
- 50.5
Official sources & links
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 95614; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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