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Email BoardRalph Waldo Emerson Elementary
3510 Newton Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113-3118
Summary
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 24th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 27.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,786/4,657 (19th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,249/4,657 (30th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 456 |
| Low-Income Students | 440 (96.7%) |
| English Learners | 217 (47.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.2 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period. Math rose 7.9 points from last year and rose 12.5 points over the full period.
•Math +12.5 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 26.1% to 32.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,786 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.4% to 31.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,249 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.1% 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary compare within the district?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary is No. 83 in reading and No. 78 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary ranks No. 3,786 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,249 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 79 in reading and No. 69 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.6% meet the reading standard and 28.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary is No. 100 in reading and No. 95 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary is No. 192 in reading and No. 175 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Waldo Emerson ElementaryThis school | 27.6% | 28.4% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
