Willow Elementary School
Willow Elementary School serves 789 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Willow Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Willow Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Willow Elementary School's student population of 789 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 789 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Willow Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Willow Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than 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 | #6826 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Ysidro Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Willow Elementary School is San Ysidro High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is San Ysidro Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sunset Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Ysidro Sunset Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 723 students10
0.8 miles
3825 Sunset Ln.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148 0.8 K-6 723 - San Ysidro San Ysidro Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 655 students10
1.1 miles
4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551 1.1 7-8 655 - San Ysidro Smythe Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 706 students10
1.1 miles
1880 Smythe Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447 1.1 K-6 706 - San Ysidro La Mirada Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 424 students10
1.2 miles
222 Avenida De La Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424 1.2 K-6 424 - San Diego Vista Del Mar Math: 44% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 425 students10
1.7 miles
4885 Del Sol Blvd
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-6753 1.7 K-8 425
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