Jonas Salk Elementary School
Tel:
(858)935-2100
- Jonas Salk Elementary School serves 659 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (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 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jonas Salk Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Jonas Salk Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Jonas Salk Elementary School's student population of 659 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 659 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jonas Salk Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jonas Salk Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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 (16-17) | #801 out of 9584 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 75% | 38% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 71% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
| Asian | 52% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 15% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Jonas Salk Elementary School is Mira Mesa High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Challenger Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Challenger Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 971 students
0.5 miles
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)586-7001 0.5 6-8 971 - San Diego Hickman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 431 students
0.7 miles
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)271-5210 0.7 K-5 431 - San Diego Mason Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.0 miles
10340 San Ramon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)271-0410 1.0 K-5 540 - San Diego Mira Mesa High School Grades: 9-12 | 2322 students
1.0 miles
10510 Reagan Rd.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)566-2262 1.0 9-12 2322 - San Diego Sandburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 584 students
1.4 miles
11230 Avenida Del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)566-0510 1.4 K-5 584
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