Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spreckels Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spreckels Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spreckels Elementary School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spreckels Elementary School 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spreckels Elementary School often compared to?
Spreckels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curie Elementary School, Doyle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Spreckels Elementary School?
648 students attend Spreckels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Spreckels Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spreckels Elementary School?
Spreckels Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spreckels Elementary School offer ?
Spreckels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spreckels Elementary School part of?
Spreckels Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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