Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Davila Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davila Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Davila Day's student population of 29 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davila Day ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davila Day is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davila Day's ranking?
Davila Day is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Davila Day often compared to?
Davila Dayis often viewed alongside schools like East Hills Academy, San Diego County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Davila Day?
29 students attend Davila Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Davila Day students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davila Day?
Davila Day has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Davila Day offer ?
Davila Day offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Davila Day part of?
Davila Day is part of San Diego County Office Of Education School District.
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