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6425 Cibola Road, San Diego, CA 92120-2125
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
75.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 761/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 390/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 567 |
| Low-Income Students | 128 (23.4%) |
| English Learners | 5 (0.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.0 points from last year and fell 8.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.4% to 75.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 74% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.0% to 85.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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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 Dailard Elementary compare within the district?
Dailard Elementary is No. 22 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dailard Elementary rank in California?
Dailard Elementary ranks No. 761 of 4,657 in reading and No. 390 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 Dailard Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 21 in reading and No. 10 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.7% meet the reading standard and 64.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dailard Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Dailard Elementary is No. 33 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Dailard Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Dailard Elementary is No. 54 in reading and No. 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dailard ElementaryThis school | 75.4% | 68.2% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
