The Chinese Immersion School at De Avila is the latest incarnation of the historic Dudley Stone School, founded in San Francisco, California, in 1896 and surviving the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906. The kindergarten-through-fifth-grade school provides instruction in Chinese.
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chinese Immersion School At Deavila ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinese Immersion School At Deavila is 0.40, 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
#159 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
76%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese Immersion School At Deavila's ranking?
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila is ranked #159 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chinese Immersion School At Deavila?
382 students attend Chinese Immersion School At Deavila.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chinese Immersion School At Deavila students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinese Immersion School At Deavila?
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chinese Immersion School At Deavila offer ?
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chinese Immersion School At Deavila part of?
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Chinese Immersion School At Deavila located?
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila is located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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