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9291 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA 92129-2199
Summary
Sunset Hills Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
72.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
78.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 78.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 562/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 282/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 381 |
| Low-Income Students | 39 (10.2%) |
| English Learners | 25 (6.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 4.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.2 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period.
•Math +12.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 75.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 97% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 62% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 75.0% to 80.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.8-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 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 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 Sunset Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Sunset Hills Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 25 K–5 schools in Poway Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sunset Hills Elementary rank in California?
Sunset Hills Elementary ranks No. 562 of 4,657 in reading and No. 282 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Sunset Hills Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Sunset Hills Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Sunset Hills Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Sunset Hills Elementary is No. 37 in reading and No. 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hills ElementaryThis school | 78.6% | 72.7% |
| Adobe Bluffs Elementary | 87.4% | 85.2% |
| Canyon View Elementary | 80.9% | 75.6% |
