Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Shoal Creek Elementary serves the southwest part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shoal Creek Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoal Creek Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#731 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #731 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shoal Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Shoal Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pomerado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School?
500 students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Shoal Creek Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shoal Creek Elementary School?
Shoal Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Shoal Creek Elementary School located?
Shoal Creek Elementary School is located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Carmel Mountain Ranch.
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