Florence Elementary School
Tel:
(619)344-5900
- Florence Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- 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 244 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #4377 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 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 Florence Elementary School is Ihigh Virtual Academy (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grant K-8 (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grant K-8 (0.7 miles away)
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(619)293-4420 0.7 K-8 732 - San Diego Birney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 560 students
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San Diego, CA 92103
(619)497-3500 1.0 K-5 560 - San Diego Urban Discovery Academy Charter Charter School
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(619)788-4668 1.0 K-8 485 - San Diego Museum Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 227 students
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San Diego, CA 92103
(619)236-8712 1.1 K-8 227 - San Diego Roosevelt International Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1018 students
1.1 miles
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619)293-4450 1.1 6-8 1018
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