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Email BoardSilver Gate Elementary
1499 Venice Street, San Diego, CA 92107-3699
Summary
Silver Gate Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
73.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
80.1% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 80.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 505/4,657 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 237/4,657 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 399 |
| Low-Income Students | 94 (23.6%) |
| English Learners | 7 (1.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.9 points from last year and fell 5.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.4 points from last year and fell 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math -3.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 69.7% to 77.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.0-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 71% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 78.8% to 81.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.4-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed 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 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 Silver Gate Elementary compare within the district?
Silver Gate Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Silver Gate Elementary rank in California?
Silver Gate Elementary ranks No. 505 of 4,657 in reading and No. 237 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 Silver Gate Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 K–4 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 71.8% meet the reading standard and 76.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Silver Gate Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Silver Gate Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–4 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Silver Gate Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Silver Gate Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Gate ElementaryThis school | 80.1% | 73.9% |
| Cabrillo Elementary | 52.4% | 45.2% |
| Dewey Elementary | 46.8% | 35.1% |
