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#3224 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

High Tech Elementary Mesa

Elementary School · High Tech Elementary Mesa District · San Diego, CA

A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2861 Womble Rd., San Diego, CA 92106

  • Math 34% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$11,639
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at High Tech Elementary Mesa score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43%

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 High Tech Elementary Mesa 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Child's Primary, thePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.3 mi105Compare →
The Child's Primary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–80.3 mi106Compare →
Mt. Everest AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.2K–120.4 mi205Compare →
Riley/new DawnEnrollment path unverified5.8K–120.5 mi164Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Mesa District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,639NCES 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 Mesa is listed in High Tech Elementary Mesa District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High Tech Elementary Mesa

High Tech Elementary Mesa is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of High Tech Elementary Mesa District, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,224 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High Tech Elementary Mesa

What grades does High Tech Elementary Mesa serve?

High Tech Elementary Mesa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend High Tech Elementary Mesa?

High Tech Elementary Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary Mesa?

The student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary Mesa is 24.7:1. 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 Mesa rank in CA?

High Tech Elementary Mesa ranks #3,224 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is High Tech Elementary Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?

High Tech Elementary Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mesa?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High Tech Elementary Mesa has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is High Tech Elementary Mesa a charter school?

Yes, High Tech Elementary Mesa 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 Mesa a Title I school?

No, High Tech Elementary Mesa is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Tech Elementary Mesa?

43.0% of students at High Tech Elementary Mesa 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
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 92106)
20,863
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
38.7
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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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