Dewey Elementary School
- Dewey Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Dewey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dewey Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dewey Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dewey Elementary School is 0.75, 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 | #1759 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 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% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 30% | 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 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 | 280 students
0.6 miles
3127 Jefferson St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619)235-6884 0.6 9-12 280 - San Diego Ihigh Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
0.9 miles
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619)764-5440 0.9 9-12 36 - San Diego Loma Portal Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 383 students
0.9 miles
3341 Browning St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619)223-1683 0.9 K-4 383 - San Diego Barnard Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 436 students
1.0 miles
2445 Fogg St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858)800-5700 1.0 K-6 436 - San Diego High Technical High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 578 students
1.0 miles
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619)243-5014 1.0 9-12 578
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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