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5333 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130-2650
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
66.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 782/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 721/4,657 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 386 |
| Low-Income Students | 100 (26.1%) |
| English Learners | 84 (21.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.2 points from last year and fell 4.9 points over the full period. Math fell 7.2 points from last year and fell 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math -6.2 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 Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 55.6% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.6% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.0% to 70.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.2-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.8% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Sycamore Ridge compare within the district?
Sycamore Ridge is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Del Mar Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sycamore Ridge rank in California?
Sycamore Ridge ranks No. 782 of 4,657 in reading and No. 721 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 Sycamore Ridge compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.6% meet the reading standard and 47.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sycamore Ridge compare with other schools in San Diego?
Sycamore Ridge is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Sycamore Ridge compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Sycamore Ridge is No. 26 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore RidgeThis school | 66.7% | 67.8% |
| Ashley Falls Elementary | 75.8% | 75.7% |
| Carmel Del Mar Elementary | 84.8% | 80.5% |
