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#9279 of 9,539 schools in CA
High Tech Elementary Explorer
Elementary School · High Tech Elementary Explorer District · San Diego, CA
A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2861 Womble Rd., San Diego, CA 92106
- Math 30% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Tech Elementary Explorer score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Tech Elementary Explorer 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$127,209
Median home value
$1,359,000
Median rent
$2,231/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| High Tech ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Loma Portal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
High Tech Elementary Explorer District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,434NCES 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.
High Tech Elementary Explorer is listed in High Tech Elementary Explorer District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Tech Elementary Explorer
High Tech Elementary Explorer is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of High Tech Elementary Explorer District, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,279 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Tech Elementary Explorer
What grades does High Tech Elementary Explorer serve?
High Tech Elementary Explorer serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend High Tech Elementary Explorer?
High Tech Elementary Explorer has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary Explorer?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary Explorer is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Tech Elementary Explorer rank in CA?
High Tech Elementary Explorer ranks #9,279 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is High Tech Elementary Explorer's MySchoolScout rating?
High Tech Elementary Explorer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 High Tech Elementary Explorer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Tech Elementary Explorer has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is High Tech Elementary Explorer a charter school?
Yes, High Tech Elementary Explorer is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is High Tech Elementary Explorer a Title I school?
No, High Tech Elementary Explorer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Tech Elementary Explorer?
45.8% of students at High Tech Elementary Explorer 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (619) 795-3600
- Area population (ZIP 92106)
- 20,863
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 92106; 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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