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2655 Casey Street, San Diego, CA 92139-2989
Summary
Zamorano Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,419/4,657 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,739/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 823 |
| Low-Income Students | 571 (71.7%) |
| English Learners | 141 (17.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.3% to 60.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
28.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.0% to 59.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Zamorano Elementary compare within the district?
Zamorano Elementary is No. 35 in reading and No. 49 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Zamorano Elementary rank in California?
Zamorano Elementary ranks No. 1,419 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,739 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 Zamorano Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 24 in reading and No. 43 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.9% meet the reading standard and 44.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Zamorano Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Zamorano Elementary is No. 50 in reading and No. 65 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Zamorano Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Zamorano Elementary is No. 88 in reading and No. 112 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zamorano ElementaryThis school | 46.6% | 56.3% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
