School Profile · San Diego
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter posts 51% meeting the standard; 22.5% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
2120 San Diego Avenue, 92110 (opens in new tab)·San Diego Unified·San Diego·Grades K-8·194 students·28% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(619) 574-6225·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
41
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #2,706 statewide · #65 of 137 in San Diego Unified
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter scores 41 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 53rd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “51% proficient” and call it done. Old Town Academy K-8 Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in San Diego, where one in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Old Town Academy K-8 Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
26%
21%
53%
Grade 3 · 47% proficient
24%
33%
43%
Grade 4 · 57% proficient
22%
19%
59%
Grade 5 · 41% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 4.1pp across grades; the floor slips 6.6pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
22.5%
State 21.3%
1.2pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
50.7%
State 42.7%
8.0pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-14.5pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
19.5%
State 17.9%
1.6pp above state avg
Suspension rate
2.3%
State 1.6%
0.6pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 62
Grant K-8
San Diego Unified · 0.8 mi
Solid
65/100
Longfellow K-8
San Diego Unified · 2.6 mi
Solid
61/100
Bay Park Elementary
San Diego Unified · 2.9 mi
Solid
59/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 34
High Tech Middle Media Arts
San Diego Unified · 2 mi
Developing
37/100
High Tech Middle
San Diego Unified · 1.8 mi
Developing
32/100
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
Hispanic45.9%
White22.2%
Asian4.1%
Black9.3%
Other18.6%
GenderFemale 50.5%Male 49.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 28.4% (35pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
194
426 below CA avg (~620)
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
16:1
5 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,976
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$55,375 – $124,275
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Old Town Academy K-8 Charter in San Diego, 53.4% of hispanic students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 41.0% district-wide and 38.8% statewide. Old Town Academy K-8 Charter outperforms its district average for hispanic students by 12.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Hispanic students (35.0% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 40 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Hispanic40 tested
ELA 53.4%·Math 35.0%· +12.4pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
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
$111K
$26K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.01M
$348K above CA median
Bachelor's+
55%
20pp above 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
5.1 years avg experience
12 teachers · 8% first-year · 33% second-year
Teacher Credentials
89% 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%
22.5%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 51th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
50.7%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 56th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-14.5pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 32th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
19.5%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 47th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.3%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 45th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 19 | 26% | 21% | 21% | 32% | 47% | +4 |
| Grade 4 | 21 | 24% | 33% | 24% | 19% | 57% | +12 |
| Grade 5 | 27 | 22% | 19% | 30% | 30% | 41% | −7 |
| Grade 6 | 22 | 18% | 36% | 36% | 9% | 55% | +8 |
| Grade 7 | 21 | 43% | 43% | 10% | 5% | 86% | +38 |
| Grade 8 | 22 | 27% | 55% | 14% | 5% | 82% | +36 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 19 | 32% | 32% | 11% | 26% | 63% | +17 |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 20% | 35% | 35% | 10% | 55% | +13 |
| Grade 5 | 27 | 11% | 30% | 33% | 26% | 41% | +5 |
| Grade 6 | 22 | 36% | 23% | 14% | 27% | 59% | +24 |
| Grade 7 | 21 | 38% | 14% | 29% | 19% | 52% | +18 |
| Grade 8 | 22 | 59% | 9% | 27% | 5% | 68% | +36 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 49 | 16% | 22% | 51% | 10% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 40 | 53.4% | +12 | +15 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ← | — | 41 | 22.5% | 50.7% | −14.5 | 2.3% |
| Grant K-8 | 0.8 mi | 65 | 45.6% | 75.9% | −9.4 | 0.9% |
| Longfellow K-8 | 2.6 mi | 61 | 40.0% | 69.7% | −16.1 | 2.2% |
| Bay Park Elementary | 2.9 mi | 59 | 34.6% | 66.3% | −6.6 | 0.3% |
| 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 #245 → #975 → #3642 → #3933 → #2706
What we can't show
- — 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter a good elementary school?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter has a Scope Score of 41 out of 100, placing it in the 53rd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #2,706 statewide. 22.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 50.7% of students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 22.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 28.2% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 22.5% 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. 133 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Old Town Academy K-8 Charter rank in California?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks #2,706 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 53rd 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter decreases by 14.5 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?
19.5% of students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 2.3%. 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter compare to other schools in San Diego?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter scores 41/100 (53rd 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 194 students. Use the schools in San Diego page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Old Town Academy K-8 Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Old Town Academy K-8 Charter in San Diego, 53.4% of hispanic students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 41.0% district-wide and 38.8% statewide. Old Town Academy K-8 Charter outperforms its district average for hispanic students by 12.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Hispanic students (35.0% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 40 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.