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2120 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110-2901
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
52.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 296/1,734 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 257/1,735 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 194 |
| Low-Income Students | 55 (28.4%) |
| English Learners | 16 (8.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 8.8 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.5% to 80.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.4-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 44.0% to 68.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.8-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter compare within the district?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 23 K–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Old Town Academy K-8 Charter rank in California?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks No. 296 of 1,734 in reading and No. 257 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and No. 8 in math among 23 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.6% meet the reading standard and 38.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Old Town Academy K-8 Charter compare with other schools in San Diego?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 26 K–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Old Town Academy K-8 Charter compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is No. 20 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Academy K-8 CharterThis school | 52.9% | 61.8% |
| Albert Einstein Academies | 30.9% | 42.5% |
| Audubon K-8 | 27.0% | 26.6% |
