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3251 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110-4835
Summary
Dewey Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 48th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
46.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,146/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,728/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 267 |
| Low-Income Students | 173 (65.0%) |
| English Learners | 30 (11.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 13.7 points from last year and fell 17.6 points over the full period. Math fell 8.8 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math +1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.4% to 37.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,146 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.0-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.1% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.9% to 52.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.4-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.2% of English-only students.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 42 schools for reading and 43 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–4 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 Dewey Elementary compare within the district?
Dewey Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dewey Elementary rank in California?
Dewey Elementary ranks No. 3,146 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,728 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 Dewey Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 7 K–4 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.5% meet the reading standard and 40.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dewey Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Dewey Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Dewey Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Dewey Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–4 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dewey ElementaryThis school | 46.8% | 35.1% |
| Cabrillo Elementary | 52.4% | 45.2% |
| Loma Portal Elementary | 63.8% | 51.5% |
