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1404 South 40th Street, San Diego, CA 92113-4037
Summary
Chavez Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 11th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 25.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 16.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 25.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,003/4,657 (14th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,245/4,657 (9th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 361 |
| Low-Income Students | 335 (96.8%) |
| English Learners | 144 (41.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.3 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math -2.1 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 19.3% to 30.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,003 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 19.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 8.8% to 26.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,245 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 8.8 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 14.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Chavez Elementary compare within the district?
Chavez Elementary is No. 90 in reading and No. 99 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Chavez Elementary rank in California?
Chavez Elementary ranks No. 4,003 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,245 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 Chavez Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 85 in reading and No. 97 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 25.0% meet the reading standard and 17.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Chavez Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Chavez Elementary is No. 107 in reading and No. 116 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Chavez Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Chavez Elementary is No. 204 in reading and No. 223 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chavez ElementaryThis school | 16.4% | 25.8% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
