Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sage Canyon ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Sage Canyon serves the southeast part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sage Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sage Canyon's student population of 457 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sage Canyon ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sage Canyon is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey
School Mascot
Cody Coyote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sage Canyon's ranking?
Sage Canyon is ranked #24 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sage Canyon often compared to?
Sage Canyonis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Air by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sage Canyon?
457 students attend Sage Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sage Canyon students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sage Canyon?
Sage Canyon has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sage Canyon offer ?
Sage Canyon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sage Canyon part of?
Sage Canyon is part of Del Mar Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sage Canyon located?
Sage Canyon is located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Carmel Valley.
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