Excellent
#344 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Innovations Academy
Elementary School · Innovations Academy District · San Diego, CA
A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5454 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Innovations Academy score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Innovations Academy 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 49Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$121,856
Median home value
$799,600
Median rent
$2,798/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Grande ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Miller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Kreuger AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Tierrasanta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 498 | 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.
Innovations Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,013NCES 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.
Innovations Academy is listed in Innovations Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Innovations Academy
Innovations Academy is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Innovations Academy District, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Innovations Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Innovations Academy
What grades does Innovations Academy serve?
Innovations Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Innovations Academy?
Innovations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Innovations Academy rank in CA?
Innovations Academy ranks #344 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Innovations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Innovations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Innovations Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovations Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Innovations Academy a charter school?
Yes, Innovations Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Innovations Academy a Title I school?
No, Innovations Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovations Academy?
29.7% of students at Innovations Academy 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (858) 271-1414
- Area population (ZIP 92123)
- 32,999
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 92123; 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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