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400 Sargent Street, San Francisco, CA 94132-3152
Summary
Ortega (Jose) Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
55.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
57.7% of students met California's math standard but is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,488/4,657 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,114/4,657 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 410 |
| Low-Income Students | 224 (54.6%) |
| English Learners | 143 (34.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math fell 7.4 points from last year and fell 11.8 points over the full period.
•Math -11.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.3% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-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
14.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.1% to 60.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.9-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
31.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Ortega (Jose) Elementary compare within the district?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary is No. 26 in both reading and math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ortega (Jose) Elementary rank in California?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary ranks No. 1,488 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,114 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 Ortega (Jose) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 19 in reading and No. 14 in math among 61 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.2% meet the reading standard and 53.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ortega (Jose) Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary is No. 26 in both reading and math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Ortega (Jose) Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary is No. 26 in both reading and math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ortega (Jose) ElementaryThis school | 57.7% | 55.3% |
| Alamo Elementary | 64.6% | 66.7% |
| Alvarado Elementary | 51.6% | 59.4% |
