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#7995 of 9,539 schools in CA

Hanson Elementary

Elementary School · Ramona City Unified · Ramona, CA

A Ramona City Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2520 Boundary Ave., Ramona, CA 92065

  • Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.4:1
District spending per student$14,657
Chronic Absenteeism41.5%

Students at Hanson Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hanson 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,550

Median home value

$731,500

Median rent

$1,889/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mountain Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.0K–120.9 mi195Compare →
Ramona Community MontessoriEnrollment path unverified7.2K–60.9 mi270Compare →
Ramona LutheranPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.5 mi42Compare →
Ramona Lutheran Church and SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–61.5 mi52Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ramona City Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$14,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hanson Elementary is listed in Ramona City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hanson Elementary

Hanson Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramona, CA, part of Ramona City Unified, serving approximately 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,995 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hanson Elementary

What grades does Hanson Elementary serve?

Hanson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Hanson Elementary?

Hanson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hanson Elementary is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hanson Elementary rank in CA?

Hanson Elementary ranks #7,995 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hanson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hanson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Hanson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanson Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hanson Elementary a charter school?

No, Hanson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hanson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hanson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanson Elementary?

79.5% of students at Hanson 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 – 6th
Enrollment
533
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.5%
Area population (ZIP 92065)
37,397
Area average commute
35 min
Area median age
41
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 92065; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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