Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary serves the southwest part of San Diego, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We nurture every child in an inclusive community school that focuses on pioneering creativity, empowering independence, and maximizing every child's potential.
School Rankings
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#5974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School's ranking?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School is ranked #5974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School often compared to?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juarez-lincoln Elementary School, Emory Elementary School, Ocean View Hills by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School?
396 students attend Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School offer ?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School part of?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School located?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School is located in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Otay Mesa West.
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