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7335 Wheatley Street, San Diego, CA 92111-5824
Summary
Chesterton Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
53.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
58.1% of students met California's math standard but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,591/4,657 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,095/4,657 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 365 |
| Low-Income Students | 218 (59.7%) |
| English Learners | 46 (12.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.4 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math fell 9.4 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math -2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 60.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.6% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.5% to 59.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Chesterton Elementary compare within the district?
Chesterton Elementary is No. 42 in reading and No. 34 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Chesterton Elementary rank in California?
Chesterton Elementary ranks No. 1,591 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,095 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 Chesterton Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 41 in reading and No. 19 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.7% meet the reading standard and 58.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Chesterton Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Chesterton Elementary is No. 58 in reading and No. 48 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Chesterton Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Chesterton Elementary is No. 100 in reading and No. 76 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton ElementaryThis school | 58.1% | 53.8% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
