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6835 Benjamin Holt Road, San Diego, CA 92114-7827
Summary
Bethune K-8 is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
56.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
54.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 434/1,734 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 224/1,735 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 520 |
| Low-Income Students | 375 (72.1%) |
| English Learners | 25 (4.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.6 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period. Math rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.4% to 67.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.8% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 72% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.5% to 64.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.4% of English-only students.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Bethune K-8 compare within the district?
Bethune K-8 is No. 10 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 23 K–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bethune K-8 rank in California?
Bethune K-8 ranks No. 434 of 1,734 in reading and No. 224 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bethune K-8 compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 23 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.4% meet the reading standard and 49.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bethune K-8 compare with other schools in San Diego?
Bethune K-8 is No. 11 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 26 K–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Bethune K-8 compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Bethune K-8 is No. 27 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bethune K-8This school | 54.5% | 56.0% |
| Albert Einstein Academies | 30.9% | 42.5% |
| Audubon K-8 | 27.0% | 26.6% |
