Excellent
#1626 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Bethune K-8
Elementary School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6835 Benjamin Holt Rd., San Diego, CA 92114
- Math 50% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethune K-8 score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bethune K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,171
Median home value
$604,300
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Boone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Fulton K-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Zamorano ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 843 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #59 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethune K-8 is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethune K-8
Bethune K-8 is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 529 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethune K-8
What grades does Bethune K-8 serve?
Bethune K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bethune K-8?
Bethune K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethune K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethune K-8 is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethune K-8 rank in CA?
Bethune K-8 ranks #1,626 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bethune K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethune K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethune K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethune K-8 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bethune K-8 a charter school?
No, Bethune K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethune K-8 a Title I school?
No, Bethune K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethune K-8?
70.5% of students at Bethune K-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (619) 267-2271
- Area population (ZIP 92114)
- 64,820
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92114; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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