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Email BoardCabrillo Elementary
3120 Talbot Street, San Diego, CA 92106-2447
Summary
Cabrillo Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
52.4% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,222/4,657 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,406/4,657 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 157 |
| Low-Income Students | 102 (69.9%) |
| English Learners | 31 (21.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.4 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math rose 10.3 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
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.7% to 55.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 57.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.0-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
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 40.0% to 59.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.4-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 42 schools for reading and 43 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–4 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 Cabrillo Elementary compare within the district?
Cabrillo Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cabrillo Elementary rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary ranks No. 2,222 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,406 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 Cabrillo Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math among 7 K–4 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.6% meet the reading standard and 44.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cabrillo Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Cabrillo Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Cabrillo Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Cabrillo Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–4 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo ElementaryThis school | 52.4% | 45.2% |
| Dewey Elementary | 46.8% | 35.1% |
| Loma Portal Elementary | 63.8% | 51.5% |
