Chinese Immersion School At Deavila

1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 407 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : The attendance zone for the Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila encompasses the entire school district of San Francisco, CA, covering approximately 231.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, which extends up to 39.8 miles at its furthest point.
  • 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Chinese Immersion School At Deavila's student population of 407 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Dream, Our Future

School Rankings

Chinese Immersion School At Deavila ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinese Immersion School At Deavila is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#205 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
80-84%
34%
80-84%
47%
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
77%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

White
4%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
13%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.39

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
4.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chinese Immersion School At Deavila's ranking?
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila is ranked #205 out of 9,523 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
407 students attend Chinese Immersion School At Deavila.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chinese Immersion School At Deavila students are Asian, 13% 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 24:1, 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : The attendance zone for the Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila encompasses the entire school district of San Francisco, CA, covering approximately 231.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, which extends up to 39.8 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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