Mt. Woodson Elementary

Summary:

Mt. Woodson Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramona, California, serving 368 students in grades K-6 as part of the Ramona City Unified School District. While the school has some strengths, such as higher-than-average science proficiency rates, it faces several challenges that are impacting student outcomes.

One of the most concerning issues is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen significantly from 11.3% in 2018-2019 to 34.0% in 2022-2023, well above the district and state averages. Academically, Mt. Woodson Elementary performs on par with or slightly below the district average in English Language Arts, but below the state average. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are higher than the district in 3rd grade but lower in other grades, and consistently below the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 68.21% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state.

Compared to nearby schools, Ramona Community Montessori, another school in the Ramona City Unified district, performs better than Mt. Woodson Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, as well as having lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, schools in the neighboring Poway Unified district, such as Garden Road Elementary, Midland Elementary, and Painted Rock Elementary, significantly outperform Mt. Woodson Elementary in both subject areas, despite serving a more socioeconomically diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 17427 Archie Moore Rd.
       Ramona, CA  92065-6907


(760) 788-5120

District: Ramona City Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2387th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,631 Help


Students who attend Mt. Woodson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Olive Peirce Middle
High:    Ramona High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
White:
38.9%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.2% Help


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Compare Details Mt. Woodson Elementary ranks better than 59.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ramona City Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), White (38.9%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Woodson Elementary is 24.5. 3 elementary schools in the Ramona City Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Woodson Elementary is $5,631. 4 elementary schools in the Ramona City Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt. Woodson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Woodson Elementary 2387th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mt. Woodson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ramona City Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ramona City Unified 729th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt. Woodson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.12 1398th 4809 70.9%
2005 68.61 1396th 4822 71.0%
2006 69.12 1381st 4818 71.3%
2007 71.84 1289th 5113 74.8%
2008 75.64 1158th 5113 77.4%
2009 81.63 913th 5193 82.4%
2010 77.57 1110th 5314 79.1%
2011 79.95 1007th 5377 81.3%
2012 70.06 1530th 5390 71.6%
2013 71.04 1523rd 5530 72.5%
2015 61.04 1892nd 5611 66.3%
2016 59.22 2026th 5614 63.9%
2017 39.94 3106th 5692 45.4%
2018 46.87 2730th 5662 51.8%
2019 41.31 3110th 5789 46.3%
2022 49.15 2575th 5883 56.2%
2023 48.27 2626th 5874 55.3%
2024 53.18 2387th 5862 59.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.07 3143rd 3246 3.2%
2019 35.68 2076th 3275 36.6%
2022 30.23 2587th 3311 21.9%
2023 26.22 2802nd 3250 13.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.52 1964th 2634 25.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.97 3241st 5084 36.3%
2019 28.49 3988th 5173 22.9%
2022 41.59 2863rd 5264 45.6%
2023 47.11 2562nd 5374 52.3%
2024 49.14 2454th 5511 55.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.58 2299th 5413 57.5%
2019 42.31 2963rd 5492 46.0%
2022 55.03 2160th 5635 61.7%
2023 51.90 2304th 5617 59.0%
2024 55.56 2148th 5605 61.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 2985th 5431 45.0%
2019 40.58 2999th 5510 45.6%
2022 43.49 2804th 5663 50.5%
2023 44.37 2786th 5650 50.7%
2024 50.84 2415th 5636 57.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.59 3032nd 4830 37.2%
2019 24.24 4089th 4963 17.6%
2022 36.33 3193rd 5084 37.2%
2023 45.03 2554th 5098 49.9%
2024 46.43 2510th 5102 50.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mt. Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.38 1781st 2737 34.9%
2019 35.09 1998th 2834 29.5%
2022 43.67 1641st 2726 39.8%
2023 33.96 1884th 2662 29.2%
2024 41.35 1669th 2647 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mt. Woodson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 502 6 21 148 13 n/a n/a 0 690
1991 499 5 13 136 10 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 496 7 41 133 12 n/a n/a 0 689
1993 481 7 29 126 14 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 466 7 23 147 9 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 510 9 22 116 6 n/a n/a 0 663
1996 510 9 22 116 6 n/a n/a 0 663
1997 519 6 13 101 8 n/a n/a 0 647
1998 550 8 11 128 10 n/a n/a 0 707
1999 526 7 16 123 7 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 535 6 20 123 7 n/a n/a 0 691
2001 524 5 23 132 12 n/a n/a 0 696
2002 459 6 19 143 7 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 459 6 19 143 7 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 420 8 19 226 7 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 404 8 16 237 7 n/a n/a 0 672
2006 356 10 18 220 3 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 312 6 18 213 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 285 6 17 213 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2009 270 8 14 229 6 5 6 0 538
2010 234 3 9 198 4 4 19 0 471
2011 250 7 8 226 2 2 12 0 507
2012 245 2 10 234 1 0 15 0 507
2013 249 3 7 212 2 1 16 0 490
2014 247 4 6 203 4 1 25 0 490
2015 261 3 4 205 4 1 23 0 501
2016 269 2 4 207 3 0 22 0 507
2017 234 2 3 203 4 0 27 0 473
2018 230 1 7 189 3 1 30 0 461
2019 231 0 3 184 6 2 32 0 458
2020 203 1 1 196 3 0 33 0 437
2021 172 1 3 177 2 0 35 0 390
2022 160 2 2 176 0 0 36 0 376
2023 143 5 1 179 0 0 40 0 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt. Woodson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 690 27.0 25.5 n/a
1991 663 28.0 23.6 n/a
1992 689 28.5 24.1 44.6
1993 657 26.9 24.4 0
1994 652 26.8 24.3 48.9
1995 663 27.0 24.6 37.7
1996 663 27.0 24.6 37.7
1997 647 29.5 21.9 36
1998 707 31.5 22.4 34.5
1999 679 35.9 18.9 33.9
2000 691 34.0 20.3 31
2001 696 34.0 20.5 29.6
2002 634 30.4 20.9 33.6
2003 634 30.4 20.9 33.6
2004 680 31.0 21.9 53.2
2005 672 32.0 21.0 46
2006 607 29.4 20.6 45.5
2007 552 24.0 23.0 44.7
2008 523 25.0 20.9 43.6
2009 538 23.4 19.6 48.5
2010 471 25.0 18.8 50.3
2011 507 n/a n/a 47.9
2012 507 20.9 24.1 35.3
2013 490 16.4 29.7 53.3
2014 490 17.0 28.8 49.8
2015 501 18.0 27.8 47.7
2016 507 17.0 29.8 49.3
2017 473 17.0 27.8 50.3
2018 461 18.4 24.9 54.4
2019 458 20.0 22.9 55.2
2020 437 n/a n/a 55.1
2021 390 16.1 24.1 52.1
2022 376 15.0 25.0 53.5
2023 368 15.0 24.5 68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt. Woodson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 690 27.0 25.5 n/a
1991 663 28.0 23.6 n/a
1992 689 28.5 24.1 44.6
1993 657 26.9 24.4 0
1994 652 26.8 24.3 48.9
1995 663 27.0 24.6 37.7
1996 663 27.0 24.6 37.7
1997 647 29.5 21.9 36
1998 707 31.5 22.4 34.5
1999 679 35.9 18.9 33.9
2000 691 34.0 20.3 31
2001 696 34.0 20.5 29.6
2002 634 30.4 20.9 33.6
2003 634 30.4 20.9 33.6
2004 680 31.0 21.9 53.2
2005 672 32.0 21.0 46
2006 607 29.4 20.6 45.5
2007 552 24.0 23.0 44.7
2008 523 25.0 20.9 43.6
2009 538 23.4 19.6 48.5
2010 471 25.0 18.8 50.3
2011 507 n/a n/a 47.9
2012 507 20.9 24.1 35.3
2013 490 16.4 29.7 53.3
2014 490 17.0 28.8 49.8
2015 501 18.0 27.8 47.7
2016 507 17.0 29.8 49.3
2017 473 17.0 27.8 50.3
2018 461 18.4 24.9 54.4
2019 458 20.0 22.9 55.2
2020 437 n/a n/a 55.1
2021 390 16.1 24.1 52.1
2022 376 15.0 25.0 53.5
2023 368 15.0 24.5 68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Mt. Woodson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201282.0%4.0%0.0%13.0%90.0%94.0%96.0%88.0%85.0%
201385.0%3.0%12.0%0.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%
201480.0%8.0%1.0%11.0%83.0%91.0%91.0%81.0%83.0%
201595.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201696.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%
201796.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201995.0%2.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
202194.6%0.0%3.6%94.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Woodson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,631

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Woodson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3110th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2626th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Woodson Elementary)5445.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ramona City Unified)48.835.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt. Woodson Elementary)60.353.2
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ramona City Unified)49.138.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Woodson Elementary)41.350
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ramona City Unified)44.340
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Woodson Elementary)34.938.9
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ramona City Unified)40.335.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Woodson Elementary)36.537.5
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ramona City Unified)50.736.3
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Woodson Elementary)14.114.6
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ramona City Unified)28.620.2
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mt. Woodson Elementary)23.122.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ramona City Unified)30.628.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Woodson Elementary)42.944.6
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ramona City Unified)51.544.7
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Woodson Elementary)39.129.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ramona City Unified)3635
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458368
 19.7%
African American05
American Indian60
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic184179
 2.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White231143
 38.1%
Two or More Races3240
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%68.2%
 13%


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Students at Mt. Woodson Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 39% White, 11% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Mt. Woodson Elementary.

Mt. Woodson Elementary ranks 2387th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mt. Woodson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Olive Peirce Middle
High : Ramona High


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