School Profile · San Diego
San Diego Global Vision Academy: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
San Diego Global Vision Academy posts 55% meeting the standard; 29.6% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
3430 School Street, 92116 (opens in new tab)·San Diego Unified·San Diego·Grades K-8·463 students·62% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(619) 600-5321·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
56
🤝 Culture First · Solid
ranked #1,296 statewide · #39 of 137 in San Diego Unified
San Diego Global Vision Academy scores 56 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 77th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “55% proficient” and call it done. San Diego Global Vision Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in San Diego, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 60.6% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, San Diego Global Vision Academy 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.
38%
19%
43%
Grade 3 · 57% proficient
38%
36%
26%
Grade 4 · 74% proficient
27%
27%
46%
Grade 5 · 54% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 11.2pp across grades; the floor slips 3.3pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
60.6%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
San Diego Global Vision Academy's most underrated number
60.6% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
San Diego Global Vision Academy low-income: 60.6%State low-income: 38.2%
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
29.6%
State 21.3%
8.3pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
55.3%
State 42.7%
12.6pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-9.4pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
9.3%
State 17.9%
8.6pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.2%
State 1.6%
1.5pp below 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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Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 71
McKinley Elementary
San Diego Unified · 1.8 mi
Strong
76/100
Birney Elementary
San Diego Unified · 1.8 mi
Strong
72/100
Hardy Elementary
San Diego Unified · 2.4 mi
Solid
64/100
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 54
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
San Diego Unified · 2.7 mi
Solid
66/100
Lewis Middle
San Diego Unified · 3.2 mi
Solid
58/100
Roosevelt International Middle
San Diego Unified · 2.2 mi
Developing
39/100
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 37
Hoover High
San Diego Unified · 1.3 mi
Developing
41/100
Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego Unified · 1 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
Hispanic56.4%
White10.6%
Asian4.1%
Black14.9%
Other14.0%
GenderFemale 47.3%Male 52.5%Non-binary 0.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 62.0% (2pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
463
157 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
21:1
0 more 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 San Diego Global Vision Academy in San Diego, 60.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 42.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. San Diego Global Vision Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 18.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (43.3% Math proficient); Hispanic students (62.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 6.1 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 180 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Low-Income−8.5pp
43.5% vs 52.0% overall · n=180
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Low-Income−6.1pp
60.4% vs 66.4% overall · n=180
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−9.7pp
25.6% vs 35.3% overall · n=180
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−7.0pp
20.7% vs 27.7% overall · n=180
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income180 tested
ELA 60.6%·Math 43.3%· +18.0pp vs district
Hispanic180 tested
ELA 62.8%·Math 47.8%· +21.7pp 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.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 8.3pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +5.6pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$98K
$13K above CA median
Median Home Value
$941K
$282K above CA median
Bachelor's+
59%
24pp 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
7.6 years avg experience
27 teachers · 4% first-year · 15% second-year
Teacher Credentials
90% fully credentialed
4.0% on intern/emergency permit
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%
29.6%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 58th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
55.3%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 60th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-9.4pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 56th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
9.3%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 64th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.2%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 62th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 47 | 38% | 19% | 36% | 6% | 57% | +14 |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 38% | 36% | 16% | 10% | 74% | +29 |
| Grade 5 | 48 | 27% | 27% | 25% | 21% | 54% | +6 |
| Grade 6 | 48 | 42% | 29% | 29% | 0% | 71% | +24 |
| Grade 7 | 48 | 33% | 33% | 31% | 2% | 67% | +19 |
| Grade 8 | 45 | 33% | 42% | 20% | 4% | 76% | +29 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 47 | 21% | 26% | 30% | 23% | 47% | +1 |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 34% | 34% | 26% | 6% | 68% | +26 |
| Grade 5 | 48 | 19% | 13% | 42% | 27% | 31% | −4 |
| Grade 6 | 48 | 33% | 29% | 31% | 6% | 63% | +27 |
| Grade 7 | 48 | 17% | 31% | 35% | 17% | 48% | +14 |
| Grade 8 | 45 | 42% | 13% | 29% | 16% | 56% | +23 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 94 | 19% | 29% | 45% | 7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 180 | 60.6% | +18 | +22 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 180 | 62.8% | +22 | +24 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Global Vision Academy ← | — | 56 | 29.6% | 55.3% | −9.4 | 0.2% |
| McKinley Elementary | 1.8 mi | 76 | 52.0% | 80.9% | +2.5 | 0.3% |
| Birney Elementary | 1.8 mi | 72 | 45.7% | 76.2% | +14.0 | 2.1% |
| Hardy Elementary | 2.4 mi | 64 | 38.8% | 66.3% | −0.4 | 1.6% |
| 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 #1524 → #1584 → #1403 → #1096 → #1296
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 San Diego Global Vision Academy a good elementary school?
San Diego Global Vision Academy has a Scope Score of 56 out of 100, placing it in the 77th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,296 statewide. 29.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 8.3 percentage points above 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 San Diego Global Vision Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 55.3% of students at San Diego Global Vision Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 29.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 25.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 29.6% 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. 290 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does San Diego Global Vision Academy rank in California?
San Diego Global Vision Academy ranks #1,296 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 77th 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 San Diego Global Vision Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at San Diego Global Vision Academy decreases by 9.4 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 San Diego Global Vision Academy?
9.3% of students at San Diego Global Vision 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 0.2%, 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 San Diego Global Vision Academy compare to other schools in San Diego?
San Diego Global Vision Academy scores 56/100 (77th 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 463 students. Use the schools in San Diego page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does San Diego Global Vision Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At San Diego Global Vision Academy in San Diego, 60.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 42.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. San Diego Global Vision Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 18.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (43.3% Math proficient); Hispanic students (62.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 6.1 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 180 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.