Below Average
#8292 of 9,539 schools in CA
Darnall Charter
Elementary School · Darnall Charter District · San Diego, CA
A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6020 Hughes St., San Diego, CA 92115
- Math 16% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Darnall Charter score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Darnall Charter 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$75,178
Median home value
$722,500
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
40.1%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Rolando Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Iftin CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Diego Hills Central Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 301 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Darnall Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Darnall Charter is listed in Darnall Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darnall Charter
Darnall Charter is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Darnall Charter District, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,292 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darnall Charter
What grades does Darnall Charter serve?
Darnall Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Darnall Charter?
Darnall Charter has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darnall Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Darnall Charter is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Darnall Charter rank in CA?
Darnall Charter ranks #8,292 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Darnall Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Darnall Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Darnall Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darnall Charter has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Darnall Charter a charter school?
Yes, Darnall Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Darnall Charter a Title I school?
No, Darnall Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Darnall Charter?
81.7% of students at Darnall Charter 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (619) 582-1822
- Area population (ZIP 92115)
- 64,011
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 92115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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