Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet's student population of 255 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is 0.50, 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
#4640 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet's ranking?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is ranked #4640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet often compared to?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet?
255 students attend Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet offer ?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet part of?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is part of Amador County Unified School District.
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