Excellent
#738 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Ericson Elementary
Elementary School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11174 Westonhill Dr., San Diego, CA 92126
- Math 73% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ericson Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ericson Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$123,232
Median home value
$802,000
Median rent
$2,630/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Christ the Cornerstone Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Hage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Walker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 438 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Ericson Elementary is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ericson Elementary
Ericson Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 636 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ericson Elementary
What grades does Ericson Elementary serve?
Ericson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ericson Elementary?
Ericson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ericson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ericson Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ericson Elementary rank in CA?
Ericson Elementary ranks #738 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ericson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ericson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ericson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ericson Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ericson Elementary a charter school?
No, Ericson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ericson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ericson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ericson Elementary?
36.5% of students at Ericson Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (858) 271-0505
- Area population (ZIP 92126)
- 77,239
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 92126; 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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