Kearny College Connections Elementary School

1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Kearny College Connections Elementary School serves 353 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kearny College Connections Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Kearny College Connections Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

353 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kearny College Connections Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

30-34%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kearny College Connections 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

75-79%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kearny College Connections 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

17%

12%

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

Hispanic

51%

56%

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

Black

13%

White

10%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Kearny College Connections 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

0.68

0.63

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

Graduation Rate

≥95%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Kearny College Connections Elementary School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kearny College Connections Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

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 Kearny College Connections Elementary School's ranking?

Kearny College Connections Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Kearny College Connections Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Kearny College Connections Elementary School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Kearny College Connections Elementary School?

353 students attend Kearny College Connections Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Kearny College Connections Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearny College Connections Elementary School?

Kearny College Connections Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Kearny College Connections Elementary School offer ?

Kearny College Connections Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Kearny College Connections Elementary School part of?

Kearny College Connections 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: 9-12
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education