Nye Elementary

Summary:

Nye Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 305 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked 604 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Nye Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (75.54%) and Mathematics (63.31%) were significantly higher than the district (54.22% and 43.89%) and state (47.04% and 35.54%) averages. Nye Elementary also excels in supporting diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in California for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Nye Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.9% in 2018-2019 to 31.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district average. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 67.19% to 76.95% of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. Compared to nearby schools, such as Perry Elementary and Paradise Hills Elementary, Nye Elementary outperforms in both academic achievement and student group performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 981 Valencia Pkwy.
       San Diego, CA  92114-6574


(619) 430-1200

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
721st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,143 Help


Students who attend Nye Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Knox Middle
High:    Lincoln High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
35.4%
Hispanic:
30.5%
African American:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nye Elementary ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 29th among 117 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Nye Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (35.4%), Hispanic (30.5%), African American (18.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nye Elementary is 20.8, which is the 32nd best among 117 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nye Elementary is $8,143. 70 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nye Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nye Elementary 721st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Nye Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 604th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nye Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.70 1973rd 4809 59.0%
2005 60.94 1702nd 4822 64.7%
2006 55.86 1922nd 4818 60.1%
2007 53.25 2145th 5113 58.0%
2008 54.63 2124th 5113 58.5%
2009 56.47 2100th 5193 59.6%
2010 63.80 1796th 5314 66.2%
2011 66.96 1641st 5377 69.5%
2012 62.84 1903rd 5390 64.7%
2013 60.36 2088th 5530 62.2%
2015 77.66 1206th 5611 78.5%
2016 77.49 1219th 5614 78.3%
2017 83.70 971st 5692 82.9%
2018 80.86 1081st 5662 80.9%
2019 86.83 804th 5789 86.1%
2022 87.23 844th 5883 85.7%
2023 86.25 906th 5874 84.6%
2024 89.56 721st 5862 87.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.93 212th 339 37.5%
2019 35.32 329th 445 26.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.61 299th 2420 87.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.78 224th 5084 95.6%
2019 95.46 128th 5173 97.5%
2022 96.96 116th 5264 97.8%
2023 94.09 226th 5374 95.8%
2024 93.59 296th 5511 94.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.56 8th 356 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 1330th 5413 75.4%
2019 87.49 691st 5492 87.4%
2022 82.05 1013th 5635 82.0%
2023 80.48 1078th 5617 80.8%
2024 92.13 492nd 5605 91.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.40 867th 2128 59.3%
2019 64.27 620th 2585 76.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.86 837th 5431 84.6%
2019 82.67 925th 5510 83.2%
2022 87.47 754th 5663 86.7%
2023 89.50 649th 5650 88.5%
2024 82.37 989th 5636 82.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.97 18th 700 97.4%
2019 97.05 13th 747 98.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.09 1278th 4830 73.5%
2019 93.50 176th 4963 96.5%
2022 89.62 371st 5084 92.7%
2023 80.41 718th 5098 85.9%
2024 85.59 523rd 5102 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Nye Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nye Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 26 238 393 74 2 n/a n/a 0 733
1996 26 238 393 74 2 n/a n/a 0 733
1997 29 233 415 69 4 n/a n/a 0 750
1998 23 222 405 71 4 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 24 203 406 72 3 n/a n/a 0 708
2000 28 198 399 89 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2001 22 179 403 82 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2002 30 163 388 105 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2003 30 163 388 105 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2004 25 158 379 96 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2005 20 137 366 98 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2006 17 143 339 127 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 15 139 309 119 0 n/a n/a 6 588
2008 12 160 296 119 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 13 155 280 130 0 16 0 0 594
2010 6 150 249 145 0 13 32 0 595
2011 4 159 242 147 0 11 30 0 593
2012 4 157 229 150 0 9 30 0 579
2013 6 133 206 138 0 6 40 0 529
2014 5 128 195 167 0 6 54 0 555
2015 3 114 196 158 0 5 49 0 525
2016 3 92 176 142 1 7 50 0 471
2017 8 85 178 129 2 6 53 0 461
2018 6 69 166 115 1 7 57 0 421
2019 10 63 161 118 4 4 51 0 411
2020 8 68 144 115 1 1 51 0 388
2021 5 56 118 103 0 3 49 0 334
2022 6 46 113 110 1 4 37 0 317
2023 12 57 108 93 2 3 30 0 305

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nye Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 733 28.0 26.2 65.9
1996 733 28.0 26.2 65.9
1997 750 34.0 22.1 65.2
1998 725 34.0 21.3 61
1999 708 32.0 22.1 62
2000 716 38.0 18.8 61.7
2001 687 36.0 19.1 52.1
2002 687 34.0 20.2 61.4
2003 687 34.0 20.2 61.4
2004 659 33.0 20.0 58.4
2005 623 33.0 18.9 61.5
2006 626 31.0 20.2 65.3
2007 588 29.4 20.0 67.7
2008 589 33.0 17.8 66.9
2009 594 29.5 19.2 72.1
2010 595 27.8 21.4 77
2011 593 n/a n/a 78.4
2012 579 25.8 22.4 n/a
2013 529 26.8 19.7 99.4
2014 555 19.8 28.0 73.9
2015 525 20.0 26.2 82.7
2016 471 21.0 22.4 79.4
2017 461 19.0 24.2 68.1
2018 421 17.0 24.7 70.1
2019 411 16.0 25.6 69.8
2020 388 n/a n/a 69.3
2021 334 15.0 22.2 76.9
2022 317 13.0 24.3 67.2
2023 305 14.6 20.8 67.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nye Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 733 28.0 26.2 65.9
1996 733 28.0 26.2 65.9
1997 750 34.0 22.1 65.2
1998 725 34.0 21.3 61
1999 708 32.0 22.1 62
2000 716 38.0 18.8 61.7
2001 687 36.0 19.1 52.1
2002 687 34.0 20.2 61.4
2003 687 34.0 20.2 61.4
2004 659 33.0 20.0 58.4
2005 623 33.0 18.9 61.5
2006 626 31.0 20.2 65.3
2007 588 29.4 20.0 67.7
2008 589 33.0 17.8 66.9
2009 594 29.5 19.2 72.1
2010 595 27.8 21.4 77
2011 593 n/a n/a 78.4
2012 579 25.8 22.4 n/a
2013 529 26.8 19.7 99.4
2014 555 19.8 28.0 73.9
2015 525 20.0 26.2 82.7
2016 471 21.0 22.4 79.4
2017 461 19.0 24.2 68.1
2018 421 17.0 24.7 70.1
2019 411 16.0 25.6 69.8
2020 388 n/a n/a 69.3
2021 334 15.0 22.2 76.9
2022 317 13.0 24.3 67.2
2023 305 14.6 20.8 67.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Nye Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201396.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%99.0%100.0%97.0%96.0%
201489.0%2.0%2.0%8.0%89.0%97.0%96.0%91.0%90.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%96.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%99.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%2.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
202097.1%1.4%1.4%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%
202297.2%0.0%1.4%97.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nye Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,143

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nye Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 804th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 906th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nye Elementary)65.758.8
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nye Elementary)70.262
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nye Elementary)70.781
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nye Elementary)75.973.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nye Elementary)72.568
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nye Elementary)62.554
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Nye Elementary)52.554
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411305
 25.8%
African American6357
 9.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian161108
 32.9%
Hispanic11893
 21.2%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White1012
 20%
Two or More Races5130
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%67.9%
 2%


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Nye Elementary ranks 721st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Nye Elementary are 35% Asian, 30% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% White.

Students who attend Nye Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Knox Middle
High : Lincoln High

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Nye Elementary.


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