School Profile · Jamul
Greater San Diego Academy: The score is middle of the pack. The trajectory isn't.
Greater San Diego Academy sits mid-pack on raw proficiency — and it's climbing 27.3pp between this year's grade 3 and grade 5, faster than most schools anywhere near it.
14545 Lyons Valley Road, 91935 (opens in new tab)·Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary·Jamul·Grades K-12·209 students·62% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(619) 669-3050·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
43
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #2,463 statewide
Greater San Diego Academy scores 43 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 57th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “28% proficient” and call it done. Greater San Diego Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in Jamul, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: +27.3pp separates this year's grade 3 from its grade 5. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span.
As a charter, Greater San Diego Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
15.1%
State 21.3%
6.3pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
28.1%
State 42.7%
14.6pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+27.3pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
11.9%
State 17.9%
6.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.5%
State 1.6%
1.2pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed — new curriculum, new principal, new program. Momentum has a cause, and a visit will find it.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
Greater San Diego Academy serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Planning ahead? 1 licensed preschools near this school →
Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic27.8%
White57.4%
Black3.4%
Other11.5%
GenderFemale 55.0%Male 44.0%Non-binary 1.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 61.7% (2pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
209
991 below CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,895
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$49,044 – $103,995
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$152K
$67K above CA median
Median Home Value
$902K
$243K above CA median
Bachelor's+
31%
4pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
10.7 years avg experience
9 teachers · 22% first-year · 22% second-year
Teacher Credentials
29% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
15.1%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 44th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
28.1%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 39th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+27.3pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 74th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
11.9%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 60th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.5%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 11 | 9% | 0% | 45% | 45% | 9% | −34 |
| Grade 4 | 17 | 12% | 12% | 29% | 47% | 24% | −21 |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 36% | 27% | 9% | 27% | 64% | +16 |
| Grade 6 | 14 | 7% | 29% | 29% | 36% | 36% | −11 |
| Grade 7 | 16 | 19% | 38% | 19% | 25% | 56% | +9 |
| Grade 8 | 15 | 13% | 27% | 27% | 33% | 40% | −6 |
| Grade 11 | 13 | 38% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 69% | +22 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 11 | 9% | 18% | 36% | 36% | 27% | −18 |
| Grade 4 | 17 | 6% | 12% | 12% | 71% | 18% | −24 |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 18% | 9% | 18% | 55% | 27% | −8 |
| Grade 6 | 14 | 7% | 21% | 21% | 50% | 29% | −6 |
| Grade 7 | 16 | 31% | 19% | 13% | 38% | 50% | +16 |
| Grade 8 | 15 | 33% | 0% | 20% | 47% | 33% | +1 |
| Grade 11 | 13 | 31% | 15% | 8% | 46% | 46% | +23 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 40 | 15% | 28% | 40% | 18% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater San Diego Academy ← | — | 43 | 15.1% | 28.1% | +27.3 | 0.5% |
| Jamul Elementary | 0.1 mi | 41 | 18.1% | 35.9% | −2.1 | 0.8% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2404 → #1990 → #2405 → #2836 → #2463
What we can't show
- — Subgroup results are suppressed for small student counts (fewer than 15 tested), following CDE privacy rules.
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Greater San Diego Academy a good elementary school?
Greater San Diego Academy has a Scope Score of 43 out of 100, placing it in the 57th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #2,463 statewide. 15.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.3 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Greater San Diego Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 28.1% of students at Greater San Diego Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 15.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 13.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 15.1% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 78 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Greater San Diego Academy rank in California?
Greater San Diego Academy ranks #2,463 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 57th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Greater San Diego Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Greater San Diego Academy increases by 27.3 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Greater San Diego Academy?
11.9% of students at Greater San Diego Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.5%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Greater San Diego Academy compare to other schools in Jamul?
Greater San Diego Academy scores 43/100 (57th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 209 students. Use the schools in Jamul page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.