Below Average
#8486 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pacific View Leadership Elementary
Elementary School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6196 Childs Ave., San Diego, CA 92139
- Math 24% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacific View Leadership Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific View Leadership Elementary 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$92,381
Median home value
$598,500
Median rent
$2,107/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Paradise Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Valley Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Perry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 363 | 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.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #164 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific View Leadership Elementary is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific View Leadership Elementary
Pacific View Leadership Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,486 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific View Leadership Elementary
What grades does Pacific View Leadership Elementary serve?
Pacific View Leadership Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pacific View Leadership Elementary?
Pacific View Leadership Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific View Leadership Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific View Leadership Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific View Leadership Elementary rank in CA?
Pacific View Leadership Elementary ranks #8,486 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific View Leadership Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific View Leadership Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Pacific View Leadership Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific View Leadership Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacific View Leadership Elementary a charter school?
No, Pacific View Leadership Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific View Leadership Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pacific View Leadership Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific View Leadership Elementary?
78.4% of students at Pacific View Leadership 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (619) 430-1600
- Area population (ZIP 92139)
- 34,780
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 92139; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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