Very Good
#1661 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
King-chavez Academy of Excellence
Elementary School · King-chavez Academy of Excellence District · San Diego, CA
A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2716 Marcy Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
- Math 21% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King-chavez Academy of Excellence score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where King-chavez Academy of Excellence 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$59,177
Median home value
$559,100
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
28.7%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92113; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Logan Memorial Educational CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,308 | Compare → |
| Rodriguez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Perkins K-8Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 381 | 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.
King-chavez Academy of Excellence District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,423NCES 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.
King-chavez Academy of Excellence is listed in King-Chavez Academy of Excellence District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King-chavez Academy of Excellence
King-chavez Academy of Excellence is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of King-chavez Academy of Excellence District, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,661 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King-chavez Academy of Excellence
What grades does King-chavez Academy of Excellence serve?
King-chavez Academy of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend King-chavez Academy of Excellence?
King-chavez Academy of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King-chavez Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at King-chavez Academy of Excellence is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King-chavez Academy of Excellence rank in CA?
King-chavez Academy of Excellence ranks #1,661 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is King-chavez Academy of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
King-chavez Academy of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 King-chavez Academy of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King-chavez Academy of Excellence has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is King-chavez Academy of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, King-chavez Academy of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is King-chavez Academy of Excellence a Title I school?
No, King-chavez Academy of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King-chavez Academy of Excellence?
93.1% of students at King-chavez Academy of Excellence 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (619) 232-2825
- Area population (ZIP 92113)
- 49,047
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 92113; 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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