Bethune K-8
Tel:
(619)267-2271
- Bethune K-8 serves 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Bethune K-8's student population of 598 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 598 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bethune K-8's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bethune K-8 is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2092 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 62% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Perry Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 412 students
0.6 miles
6290 Oriskany Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619)479-4040 0.6 K-5 412 - San Diego Bell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 767 students
0.7 miles
620 Briarwood Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619)430-1000 0.7 6-8 767 - San Diego San Diego Scpa Grades: 6-12 | 1424 students
0.7 miles
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619)470-0555 0.7 6-12 1424 - San Diego Boone Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 473 students
0.9 miles
7330 Brookhaven Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619)344-6000 0.9 K-5 473 - San Diego Fulton K-8 Grades: K-8 | 363 students
0.9 miles
7055 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619)344-3200 0.9 K-8 363
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