Shoal Creek Elementary School

11775 Shoal Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (858) 613-9080

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Shoal Creek Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Shoal Creek Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Shoal Creek Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

495 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Shoal Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Shoal Creek Elementary School is 0.72, 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#890 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shoal Creek 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)

73%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shoal Creek 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

20:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

33%

12%

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Hispanic

14%

56%

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Black

White

38%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Shoal Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Shoal Creek 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

11%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Poway 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 Shoal Creek Elementary School's ranking?

Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School?

495 students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Shoal Creek Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoal Creek Elementary School?

Shoal Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Shoal Creek Elementary School offer ?

Shoal Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Shoal Creek Elementary School part of?

Shoal Creek Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education