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Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School

1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
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Tel: (858) 496-8370
kearnydmd.sandiegounified.org
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Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School serves 343 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
45-49%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
75-79%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
53%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
13%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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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 Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School's ranking?

Kearny Digital Media & Design 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?

45-49% 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 Digital Media & Design Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School?

343 students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School?

Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School offer ?

Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Kearny Digital Media & Design Elementary School part of?

Kearny Digital Media & Design 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: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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