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San Ysidro Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,201 students in San Ysidro Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Ysidro Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,201 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
San Ysidro Elementary School District, which is ranked #1256 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1233 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
163 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,696 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
56%
# Black Students
108 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
80 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
504
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
422
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
464
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
481
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
484
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
483
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
438
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
496
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,478 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,478
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,790
$18,396
Best San Ysidro Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Hills
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4919 Del Sol Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
Grades: K-5
| 985 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Mar
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Sunset Ln.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
Grades: K-6
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
San Ysidro Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
Grades: 7-8
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
226 Willow Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
Grades: K-6
| 686 students
Rank: #66.
La Mirada Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Avenida De La Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Smythe Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Smythe Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,201 students.
What is the rank of San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District is ranked #1256 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Ysidro Elementary School District?
88% of San Ysidro Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Ysidro Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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