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4050 Appleton Street, San Diego, CA 92117-1101
Summary
Whitman Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
59.1% of students met California's math standard, notably stronger than reading and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,853/4,657 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,368/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 102 |
| Low-Income Students | 73 (76.0%) |
| English Learners | 16 (16.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.8 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period. Math rose 22.4 points from last year and rose 14.9 points over the full period.
•Math +14.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.3% to 64.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% 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
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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.1% to 58.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% 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
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 Whitman Elementary compare within the district?
Whitman Elementary is No. 60 in reading and No. 32 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Whitman Elementary rank in California?
Whitman Elementary ranks No. 1,853 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,368 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 Whitman Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 64 in reading and No. 25 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.4% meet the reading standard and 54.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Whitman Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Whitman Elementary is No. 76 in reading and No. 46 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Whitman Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Whitman Elementary is No. 141 in reading and No. 74 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whitman ElementaryThis school | 59.1% | 43.2% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
