Florence Elementary School

Q: What is Florence Elementary School's ranking?

Florence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

Q: What schools are Florence Elementary School often compared to?

Florence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Florence Elementary School?

228 students attend Florence Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Florence Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Elementary School?

Florence Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Florence Elementary School offer ?

Florence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

Q: What school district is Florence Elementary School part of?

Florence Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

3914 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (619) 344-5900

www.sandiegounified.org

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Florence Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Florence Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Florence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Florence Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

228 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Florence Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Florence Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Florence Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.60, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Florence Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Florence Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

59%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Florence Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

12%

White

20%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Florence Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Florence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Diego Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florence Elementary School's ranking?

Florence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Florence Elementary School often compared to?

Florence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Florence Elementary School?

228 students attend Florence Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Florence Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Elementary School?

Florence Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Florence Elementary School offer ?

Florence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Florence Elementary School part of?

Florence Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education