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#5913 of 9,539 schools in CA
Riley/new Dawn
School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr., San Diego, CA 92111
- Math 9% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riley/new Dawn score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riley/new Dawn 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$95,081
Median home value
$754,300
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Everest AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| San Diego Center for Children AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Bright Horizon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Whittier K-12Enrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 71 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #124 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
Riley/new Dawn is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley/new Dawn
Riley/new Dawn is a public school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,913 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley/new Dawn
What grades does Riley/new Dawn serve?
Riley/new Dawn serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Riley/new Dawn?
Riley/new Dawn has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley/new Dawn?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley/new Dawn is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riley/new Dawn rank in CA?
Riley/new Dawn ranks #5,913 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Riley/new Dawn's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley/new Dawn has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Riley/new Dawn?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley/new Dawn has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Riley/new Dawn a charter school?
No, Riley/new Dawn is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley/new Dawn a Title I school?
No, Riley/new Dawn is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley/new Dawn?
75.0% of students at Riley/new Dawn 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.3%
- Phone
- (858) 302-3340
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92111)
- 45,888
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 92111; 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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