Preuss School Ucsd District School District
School District · La Jolla, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
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Preuss School Ucsd
La Jolla · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$15,008
$2,639 vs California median
District size
849 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +5.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Preuss School Ucsd District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Preuss School Ucsd District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preuss School Ucsd | 7.1 / 10 |
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About Preuss School Ucsd District
Preuss School Ucsd District is a La Jolla, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 849 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1. The district invests $15,008 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Preuss School Ucsd District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Preuss School Ucsd, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Preuss School Ucsd District students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 64.1%.
The district includes 1 high school.
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Schools in Preuss School Ucsd District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Preuss School Ucsd District with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- La Jolla
- Total Enrollment
- 849
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Preuss School Ucsd District?
Preuss School Ucsd District has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Preuss School Ucsd District?
The average composite rating for Preuss School Ucsd District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Preuss School Ucsd District?
Preuss School Ucsd District spends $15,008 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Preuss School Ucsd District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Preuss School Ucsd District is 19.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Preuss School Ucsd District?
Preuss School Ucsd is the highest-rated school in Preuss School Ucsd District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Preuss School Ucsd District?
Across schools in Preuss School Ucsd District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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