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San Ysidro Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,201 students in San Ysidro Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in San Ysidro Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,201 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Ysidro Elementary School District, which is ranked #1254 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1212 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,478 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,478
$19,975
Spending / Student
$17,790
$18,396
Best San Ysidro Elementary School District 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Hills
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4919 Del Sol Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
Gr: K-5 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Mar
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Sunset Ln.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
Gr: K-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
San Ysidro Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
Gr: 7-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
226 Willow Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
Gr: K-6 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Smythe Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Smythe Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
Gr: K-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
La Mirada Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Avenida De La Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,201 students.
What is the rank of San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District is ranked #1254 out of 1,907 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Ysidro Elementary School District?
88% of San Ysidro Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Ysidro Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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