Bethune K-8
Bethune K-8 serves 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Bethune K-8 placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Bethune K-8's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bethune K-8 is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bethune K-8 is 0.58, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2372 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 62% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bethune K-8 is San Diego Scpa (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bell Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Perry Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Perry Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 365 students10
0.6 miles
6290 Oriskany Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 479-4040 0.6 K-5 365 - San Diego Bell Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 675 students10
0.7 miles
620 Briarwood Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 430-1000 0.7 6-8 675 - San Diego San Diego Scpa Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 1,450 student10
0.7 miles
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555 0.7 6-12 1,450 - San Diego Boone Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 456 students10
0.9 miles
7330 Brookhaven Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-6000 0.9 K-5 456 - San Diego Fulton K-8 Math: 24% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 342 students10
0.9 miles
7055 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-3200 0.9 K-8 342
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