Scripps Elementary

Summary:

Scripps Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 742 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the San Diego Unified School District.

Scripps Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with students performing exceptionally well on standardized tests and proficiency rates significantly higher than district and state averages. The school has a diverse student population and maintains low chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates, indicating strong academic performance across all subgroups. Compared to nearby schools like Walker Elementary and Jerabek Elementary in the San Diego Unified School District, as well as Shoal Creek Elementary and Creekside Elementary in the Poway Unified School District, Scripps Elementary outperforms on academic measures.

Scripps Elementary's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 1-2% of elementary schools in California, is impressive and speaks to the quality of the school's educational program and the dedication of its staff. The school's strong performance across diverse student subgroups, including low-income and minority students, suggests that it is effectively addressing the needs of all its students and promoting equity in education, despite having a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
       San Diego, CA  92131-3743


(619) 605-2000

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,159 Help


Students who attend Scripps Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marshall Middle
High:    Scripps Ranch High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.9 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
51.9%
White:
25.6%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scripps Elementary ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd 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 98.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Scripps Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (51.9%), White (25.6%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scripps Elementary is 25.9. 113 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scripps Elementary is $7,159. 106 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scripps Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scripps Elementary 55th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Scripps 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 Scripps Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.84 285th 4809 94.1%
2005 95.18 210th 4822 95.6%
2006 93.54 301st 4818 93.8%
2007 94.53 256th 5113 95.0%
2008 96.25 118th 5113 97.7%
2009 96.10 102nd 5193 98.0%
2010 96.18 69th 5314 98.7%
2011 94.11 176th 5377 96.7%
2012 94.50 118th 5390 97.8%
2013 93.29 231st 5530 95.8%
2015 98.15 87th 5611 98.4%
2016 97.25 128th 5614 97.7%
2017 97.62 126th 5692 97.8%
2018 97.80 83rd 5662 98.5%
2019 97.64 97th 5789 98.3%
2022 98.72 39th 5883 99.3%
2023 98.56 46th 5874 99.2%
2024 98.42 55th 5862 99.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.64 51st 339 85.0%
2019 70.79 129th 445 71.0%
2022 82.42 70th 610 88.5%
2023 88.75 25th 669 96.3%
2024 82.73 91st 669 86.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.41 100th 2634 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.76 12th 5264 99.8%
2023 99.85 8th 5374 99.9%
2024 99.65 18th 5511 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.00 85th 5413 98.4%
2019 96.55 124th 5492 97.7%
2022 98.36 40th 5635 99.3%
2023 97.74 76th 5617 98.6%
2024 97.55 74th 5605 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.64 79th 5431 98.5%
2019 97.02 121st 5510 97.8%
2022 98.26 59th 5663 99.0%
2023 98.35 46th 5650 99.2%
2024 98.36 40th 5636 99.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.91 111th 1071 89.6%
2019 82.52 73rd 1149 93.6%
2022 82.42 93rd 1154 91.9%
2023 84.66 46th 1190 96.1%
2024 84.95 57th 1203 95.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.97 50th 4830 99.0%
2019 97.94 62nd 4963 98.8%
2024 98.34 54th 5102 98.9%
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Rank History for White students at Scripps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.56 111th 2737 95.9%
2019 89.34 113th 2834 96.0%
2022 91.52 66th 2726 97.6%
2023 89.34 125th 2662 95.3%
2024 88.30 135th 2647 94.9%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Open Quote I think this is best school in San Diego I m the parent n very happy the way they are teaching my son and I see huge change in my son I m very happy for this school teacher and stuff are doing great job and trying their best to give best rankings come in California Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, May 15, 2017

Open Quote I am a resident and a grandmother of children who have attended this school. It is amazing. It's a newer building, very progressive and a wonderful environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scripps Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 301 12 102 23 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2003 301 12 102 23 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2004 321 11 134 29 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 321 10 142 33 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 329 11 145 28 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 332 11 159 25 6 n/a n/a 6 539
2008 325 11 179 31 6 n/a n/a 0 552
2009 350 10 193 43 3 2 0 0 601
2010 333 11 171 61 2 0 41 0 619
2011 363 9 184 60 1 0 45 0 662
2012 347 8 187 68 0 0 59 0 669
2013 342 11 215 70 0 0 73 0 711
2014 351 15 242 72 0 1 87 0 768
2015 323 17 247 67 0 1 92 0 747
2016 308 17 247 71 1 0 109 0 753
2017 270 15 280 67 2 0 105 0 739
2018 275 7 294 72 2 0 101 0 751
2019 264 5 290 74 3 0 100 0 736
2020 263 2 285 68 3 0 116 0 737
2021 232 2 328 64 2 0 109 0 737
2022 196 5 349 57 2 0 110 0 719
2023 190 2 385 67 3 1 94 0 742

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 Scripps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 440 23.4 18.8 2.5
2003 440 23.4 18.8 2.5
2004 496 25.8 19.2 3.2
2005 508 27.6 18.4 7.5
2006 519 26.0 20.0 6.4
2007 539 28.0 19.3 4.9
2008 552 28.0 19.7 5.6
2009 601 31.0 18.8 5.2
2010 619 27.0 22.9 6.1
2011 662 n/a n/a 7.1
2012 669 29.0 23.0 n/a
2013 711 31.0 22.9 4.5
2014 768 27.6 27.8 5.2
2015 747 27.0 27.6 5.2
2016 753 28.0 26.8 8.6
2017 739 27.1 27.2 7.2
2018 751 27.3 27.5 7.9
2019 736 27.9 26.3 6
2020 737 n/a n/a 6.4
2021 737 29.0 25.4 8.1
2022 719 29.0 24.7 10.2
2023 742 28.6 25.9 12.9

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 Scripps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 440 23.4 18.8 2.5
2003 440 23.4 18.8 2.5
2004 496 25.8 19.2 3.2
2005 508 27.6 18.4 7.5
2006 519 26.0 20.0 6.4
2007 539 28.0 19.3 4.9
2008 552 28.0 19.7 5.6
2009 601 31.0 18.8 5.2
2010 619 27.0 22.9 6.1
2011 662 n/a n/a 7.1
2012 669 29.0 23.0 n/a
2013 711 31.0 22.9 4.5
2014 768 27.6 27.8 5.2
2015 747 27.0 27.6 5.2
2016 753 28.0 26.8 8.6
2017 739 27.1 27.2 7.2
2018 751 27.3 27.5 7.9
2019 736 27.9 26.3 6
2020 737 n/a n/a 6.4
2021 737 29.0 25.4 8.1
2022 719 29.0 24.7 10.2
2023 742 28.6 25.9 12.9

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

Scripps Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%2.0%2.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201496.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201596.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%96.0%
201699.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201897.0%0.0%2.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201998.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202198.5%0.8%0.8%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,159

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Scripps 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 97th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Scripps Elementary)85.785.1
 0.6%
   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 (Scripps Elementary)91.495.9
 4.5%
   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 (Scripps Elementary)85.183.9
 1.2%
   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 (Scripps Elementary)84.183.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Scripps Elementary)85.692.5
 6.8%
   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 (Scripps Elementary)8888.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Scripps Elementary)7684
 8%
   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 Students736742
 0.8%
African American52
 60%
American Indian33
Asian290385
 32.8%
Hispanic7467
 9.5%
Pacific Islander01
White264190
 28%
Two or More Races10094
 6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%12.9%
 7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scripps Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 742 students attended Scripps Elementary.

Students who attend Scripps Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marshall Middle
High : Scripps Ranch High

Yes! Scripps Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 55th of 5862 California elementary schools.

Students at Scripps Elementary are 52% Asian, 26% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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