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9225 Hillery Drive, San Diego, CA 92126-2908
Summary
Walker Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,922/4,657 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,787/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 398 |
| Low-Income Students | 292 (76.2%) |
| English Learners | 130 (33.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.1 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 9.2 points from last year and rose 9.3 points over the full period.
•Math +9.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.5% to 56.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.7-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
10.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.6% to 54.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.1-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
14.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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 Walker Elementary compare within the district?
Walker Elementary is No. 50 in reading and No. 53 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Walker Elementary rank in California?
Walker Elementary ranks No. 1,922 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,787 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 Walker Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 48 in reading and No. 50 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.2% meet the reading standard and 40.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Walker Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Walker Elementary is No. 66 in reading and No. 69 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Walker Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Walker Elementary is No. 122 in reading and No. 118 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walker ElementaryThis school | 46.0% | 49.1% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
