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11840 Scripps Creek Drive, San Diego, CA 92131-3701
Summary
Dingeman Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
82.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
87.4% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 82.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 87.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 151/4,657 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 54/4,657 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 689 |
| Low-Income Students | 118 (17.7%) |
| English Learners | 76 (11.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.8 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 76.6% to 85.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.1% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 96% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 64% to 87%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 85.2% to 90.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.8-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
56.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 83.5% 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 Dingeman Elementary compare within the district?
Dingeman Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dingeman Elementary rank in California?
Dingeman Elementary ranks No. 151 of 4,657 in reading and No. 54 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 Dingeman Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and tied for No. 5 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 75.4% meet the reading standard and 74.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dingeman Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Dingeman Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Dingeman Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Dingeman Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dingeman ElementaryThis school | 87.4% | 82.6% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
