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San Ysidro Elementary: San Ysidro Elementary middle schools lead at 46.6. A 28.9-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 40.4/100

San Ysidro Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 40.4/100 — 4.4 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Ocean View Hills at 53/100, where 32.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,345 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 28.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.9
23.9 – 52.8
Avg Exceeded %
15.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
39.2/100
515.2%31.3%
MiddleDeveloping
46.6/100
119.1%16.1%

San Ysidro Elementary's middle schools average 46.6/100 — 4.0 points above the state average with a −8.5pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in San Ysidro Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
39.2
avg score · 5 schools
Ocean View Hills
Solid
53/100
Sunset Elementary
Developing
48/100
La Mirada Elementary
Developing
42/100
+2 more elementary schools
Middle
46.6
avg score · 1 school
Vista Del Mar
Developing
47/100

District Analysis

San Ysidro Elementary has 6 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 40.4/100 — 4.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: San Ysidro Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages +0.2pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are making incremental gains.

Score range of 28.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 28.8%, 10.8pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Ocean View Hills leads the district at 53 with 32.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in San Ysidro Elementary

1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in San Ysidro Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
89.8%
White
1.7%
Asian
0.6%
Black
2.5%
Other
5.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
56%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

San Ysidro Elementary spends $15,345 per student in current expenditures — $530 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,345
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,419
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 24.8%
$12,292 → $15,345
Spending Efficiency
2.63
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 35%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$60,984–$120,609
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
249
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in San Ysidro Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (5)

San Ysidro Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.2 — 5.7 points below the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.2pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Ocean View Hills with a Scope Score of 53 and 32.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ocean View Hills
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
32.5%Solid
53/100
2Sunset Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
19.3%Developing
48/100
3La Mirada Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary On the Rise
8.8%Developing
42/100
4Willow Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
30/100
5Smythe Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
24/100

Middle Schools (1)

San Ysidro Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.6 — 4.0 points above the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -8.5pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Vista Del Mar with a Scope Score of 47 and 19.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista Del Mar
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
47/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Ysidro Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is San Ysidro Elementary a good school district?
San Ysidro Elementary has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.4/100, which is 4.4 points below the state average. 15.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in San Ysidro Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in San Ysidro Elementary is Ocean View Hills with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 32.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Ysidro Elementary spend per student?
San Ysidro Elementary spends $15,345 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in San Ysidro Elementary?
Teacher salaries in San Ysidro Elementary range from $60,984–$120,609 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.