Florence Elementary School
Tel:
(619) 344-5900
- Florence Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Florence Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Florence Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Florence 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 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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 School Rank | #1788 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 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 Florence Elementary School is Urban Discovery Academy Charter (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Grant K-8 (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Grant K-8 Grades: K-8 | 747 students
0.7 miles
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420 0.7 K-8 747 - San Diego Birney Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 538 students
1.0 miles
4345 Campus Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-3500 1.0 K-5 538 - San Diego Urban Discovery Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 610 students
1.0 miles
840 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 788-4668 1.0 K-10 610 - San Diego Museum Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 232 students
1.1 miles
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712 1.1 K-8 232 - San Diego Roosevelt International Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 983 students
1.1 miles
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4450 1.1 6-8 983
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