2655 Casey St.
San Diego, CA 92139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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:

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
49%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
30%
12%
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Hispanic
42%
56%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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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

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