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6905 Kramer Street, San Diego, CA 92111-7021
Summary
Carson Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 22nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
27.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,984/4,657 (14th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,316/4,657 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 336 |
| Low-Income Students | 288 (87.8%) |
| English Learners | 145 (44.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 18.0% to 31.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,984 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
6.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 24%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.0% to 32.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,316 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
13.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•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 Carson Elementary compare within the district?
Carson Elementary is No. 88 in reading and No. 80 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carson Elementary rank in California?
Carson Elementary ranks No. 3,984 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,316 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 Carson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 89 in reading and No. 75 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 23.5% meet the reading standard and 26.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carson Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Carson Elementary is No. 105 in reading and No. 97 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Carson Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Carson Elementary is No. 202 in reading and No. 178 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carson ElementaryThis school | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
