Rancho San Diego Elementary School
Tel:
(619) 588-3211
Rancho San Diego Elementary School serves 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Rancho San Diego Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rancho San Diego Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rancho San Diego Elementary School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 621 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Rancho San Diego Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rancho San Diego Elementary School is 0.61, which is less 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 Testing Rank | #1907 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 5% | 12% |
Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
Black | 5% | 5% |
White | 58% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Cajon Valley Union School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rancho San Diego Elementary School is Elite Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hillsdale Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Cajon Hillsdale Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,532 student
0.4 miles
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156 0.4 6-8 1,532 - El Cajon Elite Academy Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 44 students
0.9 miles
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545 0.9 9-12 44 - El Cajon Valhalla High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,125 students
0.9 miles
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500 0.9 9-12 2,125 - El Cajon Fuerte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 662 students
1.0 miles
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134 1.0 K-5 662 - El Cajon Vista Grande Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 601 students
1.3 miles
1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170 1.3 K-5 601
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