Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zamorano Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Zamorano Elementary serves the southeast part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zamorano Elementary School's student population of 823 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
823 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education Through the Aesthetic
School Rankings
Zamorano Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2585 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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 Zamorano Elementary School's ranking?
Zamorano Elementary School is ranked #2585 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Zamorano Elementary School often compared to?
Zamorano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineyard Elementary School, Ramona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Zamorano Elementary School?
823 students attend Zamorano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Zamorano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 15% 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Zamorano Elementary School located?
Zamorano Elementary School is located in the Bay Terraces neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Bay Terraces.
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