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Marvin Elementary School

5720 Brunswick Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
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Tel: (619) 583-1355
www.sandiegounified.org
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Marvin Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marvin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Marvin Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Marvin Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
78%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marvin 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)
78%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marvin 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
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
26%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
45%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Marvin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marvin 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
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marvin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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 Marvin Elementary School's ranking?

Marvin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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

78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Marvin Elementary School?

516 students attend Marvin Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Marvin Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin Elementary School?

Marvin Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Marvin Elementary School offer ?

Marvin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Marvin Elementary School part of?

Marvin 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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