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4370 Kamloop Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117-4543
Summary
Cadman Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
55.7% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,891/4,657 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,218/4,657 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 184 |
| Low-Income Students | 101 (54.9%) |
| English Learners | 16 (8.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.2 points from last year and fell 11.7 points over the full period. Math rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.3% to 65.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.3-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.3% to 78.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.3-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed 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 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 Cadman Elementary compare within the district?
Cadman Elementary is No. 49 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cadman Elementary rank in California?
Cadman Elementary ranks No. 1,891 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,218 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 Cadman Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 62 in reading and No. 47 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.3% meet the reading standard and 42.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cadman Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Cadman Elementary is No. 65 in reading and No. 52 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Cadman Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Cadman Elementary is No. 120 in reading and No. 84 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cadman ElementaryThis school | 55.7% | 49.4% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
