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1355 Kelton Road, San Diego, CA 92114-1229
Summary
Johnson Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 24th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 33.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 22.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 33.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,321/4,657 (29th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,786/4,657 (19th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 283 |
| Low-Income Students | 221 (82.5%) |
| English Learners | 30 (11.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math fell 7.9 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period.
•Math -2.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 28.2% to 40.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,321 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.9-point reading income gap is 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
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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 20% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 17%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.7% to 25.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,786 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-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 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 Johnson Elementary compare within the district?
Johnson Elementary is No. 73 in reading and No. 87 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Johnson Elementary rank in California?
Johnson Elementary ranks No. 3,321 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,786 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 Johnson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 71 in reading and No. 92 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.8% meet the reading standard and 19.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Johnson Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Johnson Elementary is No. 90 in reading and No. 104 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Johnson Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Johnson Elementary is No. 172 in reading and No. 199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson ElementaryThis school | 22.1% | 33.3% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
