Florence Elementary School
3914 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(619)344-5900
- Florence Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Florence Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Florence Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 249 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.58, 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florence Elementary School is Ihigh Virtual Academy (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grant K-8 Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grant K-8 Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Grant K-8 Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 699 students
0.7 miles
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619)293-4420 0.7 K-8 699 - San Diego Birney Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 541 students
1.0 miles
4345 Campus Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619)497-3500 1.0 K-5 541 - San Diego Urban Discovery Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 430 students
1.0 miles
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619)788-4668 1.0 K-8 430 - San Diego Museum Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 226 students
1.1 miles
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619)236-8712 1.1 K-8 226 - San Diego Roosevelt International Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1013 students
1.1 miles
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619)293-4450 1.1 6-8 1013
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