Top Rankings
San Diego County Office Of Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,032 students in San Diego County Office Of Education School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Diego County Office Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
1,064 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
174,000 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
San Diego County Office Of Education School District, which is ranked #1852 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 32% has increased from 17% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1937 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%

Graduation Rate
32%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
794 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
55%
# Black Students
116 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
88 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
17
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
41,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $541,010 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $482,194 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$576 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$513 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$541,010
$19,974

Spending / Student
$482,194
$18,396

Best San Diego County Office Of Education School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Pico Ave. Rm. 220
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
San Diego County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Meadow Lark Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 298-6857
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 298-6857
Grades: K-12
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Monarch
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Newton Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 652-4100
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 652-4100
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #66.
San Diego County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 216
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 290-5852
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 290-5852
Grades: K-12
| 467 students
Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.