Dewey Elementary School
- Dewey Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dewey Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Dewey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dewey Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dewey Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dewey Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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 | #1686 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 25% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 32% | 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 Dewey Elementary School is Urban Corps Of San Diego County Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is High Technical Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Loma Portal Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Urban Corps Of San Diego County Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
0.6 miles
3127 Jefferson St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 235-6884 0.6 9-12 260 - San Diego Ihigh Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 34 students
0.9 miles
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440 0.9 9-12 34 - San Diego Loma Portal Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 365 students
0.9 miles
3341 Browning St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 223-1683 0.9 K-4 365 - San Diego Barnard Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 464 students
1.0 miles
2445 Fogg St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700 1.0 K-6 464 - San Diego High Technical High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 558 students
1.0 miles
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014 1.0 9-12 558
School Reviews
| 5 My daughter has eduactional needs, she has been to 5 schools and is in 2nd grade. Dewey is the best school she has been. The teacher and principal are both friendly and eager to help my daughter. Im in the military and this school revolves around military families. - Posted by Parent - at-20 |
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