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#8496 of 9,539 schools in CA

Sunnyslope Elementary

Elementary School · South Bay Union · San Diego, CA

A South Bay Union elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2500 Elm Ave., San Diego, CA 92154

  • Math 25% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$22,202
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Students at Sunnyslope Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sunnyslope 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$90,035

Median home value

$606,400

Median rent

$2,143/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

60%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ocean View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.3 mi348Compare →
Teofilo MendozaEnrollment path unverified2.7K–60.6 mi466Compare →
Emory ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–60.8 mi365Compare →
Nestor Language Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–80.8 mi1,070Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

South Bay Union

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 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

Sunnyslope Elementary is listed in South Bay Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunnyslope Elementary

Sunnyslope Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of South Bay Union, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,496 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunnyslope Elementary

What grades does Sunnyslope Elementary serve?

Sunnyslope Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary?

Sunnyslope Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunnyslope Elementary rank in CA?

Sunnyslope Elementary ranks #8,496 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sunnyslope Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunnyslope 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 Sunnyslope Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyslope Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sunnyslope Elementary a charter school?

No, Sunnyslope Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunnyslope Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sunnyslope Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnyslope Elementary?

66.2% of students at Sunnyslope 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
355
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%
Area population (ZIP 92154)
82,832
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
35.6
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 92154; 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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