Sage Canyon
Tel:
(858) 481-7844
- Sage Canyon serves 728 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (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 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Sage Canyon placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sage Canyon places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sage Canyon's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 728 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Sage Canyon is ranked within the top 5% 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 Sage Canyon is 0.64, which is equal to 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 | #179 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 34% | 12% |
Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 49% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Del Mar Union Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Sage Canyon is Audeo Charter (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ocean Air (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Torrey Hills Grades: K-6 | 610 students
1.4 miles
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266 1.4 K-6 610 - San Diego Carmel Del Mar Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 527 students
1.8 miles
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789 1.8 K-6 527 - San Diego Audeo Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 434 students
1.9 miles
10170 Huennekens St.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050 1.9 K-12 434 - San Diego Audeo Charter Ii Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 317 students
1.9 miles
2525 El Camino Real Ste. 156
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050 1.9 K-12 317
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