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1844 South 40th Street, San Diego, CA 92113-4017
Summary
Balboa Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 17th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 22.6% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,949/4,657 (15th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,749/4,657 (20th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 457 |
| Low-Income Students | 413 (92.4%) |
| English Learners | 210 (47.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 5.8 points over the full period. Math fell 8.3 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math -0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 17.3% to 33.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,949 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 10.5% to 32.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,749 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Balboa Elementary compare within the district?
Balboa Elementary is No. 87 in reading and No. 86 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Balboa Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Elementary ranks No. 3,949 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,749 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Balboa Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 82 in reading and No. 83 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 25.6% meet the reading standard and 21.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Balboa Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Balboa Elementary is No. 104 in reading and No. 103 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Balboa Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Balboa Elementary is No. 201 in reading and No. 196 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Balboa ElementaryThis school | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
