Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bethune K-8 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 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethune K-8 serves the southeast part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethune K-8's student population of 520 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Bethune K-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethune K-8 is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2811 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
59%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethune K-8's ranking?
Bethune K-8 is ranked #2811 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bethune K-8 often compared to?
Bethune K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Boone Elementary School, Fulton K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bethune K-8?
520 students attend Bethune K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bethune K-8 students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethune K-8?
Bethune K-8 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bethune K-8 offer ?
Bethune K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bethune K-8 part of?
Bethune K-8 is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bethune K-8 located?
Bethune K-8 is located in the Bay Terraces neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Bay Terraces.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 01, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of Dyslexia Awareness Month
October 01, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of Filipino American History Month
October 01, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of German-American Heritage Month
October 01, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of Italian-American Heritage Month
October 01, 2026 (Thursday)
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