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7900 Civita Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92108-3283
Summary
Nipaquay Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 42.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,174/4,657 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,003/4,657 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 378 |
| Low-Income Students | 224 (61.5%) |
| English Learners | 75 (20.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.1 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 5, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.2% to 60.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.0-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.1% to 52.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point math income gap is wider than the 19.4-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2024–2026
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 Nipaquay Elementary compare within the district?
Nipaquay Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nipaquay Elementary rank in California?
Nipaquay Elementary ranks No. 2,174 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,003 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 Nipaquay Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 7 in math among 7 K–4 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.4% meet the reading standard and 30.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nipaquay Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Nipaquay Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Nipaquay Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Nipaquay Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nipaquay ElementaryThis school | 42.8% | 46.0% |
| Cabrillo Elementary | 52.4% | 45.2% |
| Dewey Elementary | 46.8% | 35.1% |
