Zamorano Elementary School

2655 Casey St.
San Diego, CA 92139

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.sandiegounified.org

Zamorano Elementary School serves 955 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 955 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 49%
Reading Proficiency
: 55%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Zamorano Elementary School's student population of 955 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

955 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Zamorano Elementary School is 0.71, 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

49%

40%

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

(18-19)

55%

51%

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

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Zamorano Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

30%

12%

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

Hispanic

42%

56%

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

Black

11%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Zamorano 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

52%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Zamorano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

San Diego 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 Zamorano Elementary School's ranking?

Zamorano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Zamorano Elementary School?

955 students attend Zamorano Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Zamorano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Zamorano Elementary School?

Zamorano Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Zamorano Elementary School offer ?

Zamorano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Zamorano Elementary School part of?

Zamorano Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 955 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 49%
Reading Proficiency
: 55%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education