Below Average
#8611 of 9,539 schools in CA
Oneonta Elementary
Elementary School · South Bay Union · Imperial Beach, CA
A South Bay Union elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1311 Tenth St., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
- Math 20% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oneonta Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oneonta Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Imperial Beach), 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
$79,071
Median home value
$811,000
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Lutheran Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Imperial Beach CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Bayside Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 382 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South Bay Union
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $22,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oneonta Elementary is listed in South Bay Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oneonta Elementary
Oneonta Elementary is a public elementary school in Imperial Beach, CA, part of South Bay Union, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,611 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oneonta Elementary
What grades does Oneonta Elementary serve?
Oneonta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Oneonta Elementary?
Oneonta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oneonta Elementary rank in CA?
Oneonta Elementary ranks #8,611 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oneonta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oneonta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Oneonta Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oneonta Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oneonta Elementary a charter school?
No, Oneonta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oneonta Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oneonta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oneonta Elementary?
62.2% of students at Oneonta 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
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (619) 628-8600
- Area population (ZIP 91932)
- 25,897
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 91932; 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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