Is Scripps Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Scripps Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 762 students attended Scripps Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Scripps Elementary?

Students at Scripps Elementary are 49% Asian, 27% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Scripps Elementary attend?

Students who attend Scripps Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Marshall Middle High : Scripps Ranch High

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:
55^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,159

Students who attend Scripps Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Marshall Middle
High:	Scripps Ranch High

Student/teacher ratio: 26.0

Number of students: 762

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

49.2%

White:

26.6%

Two or more races:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scripps Elementary ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 117 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.42. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Scripps Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (49.2%), White (26.6%), two or more races (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scripps Elementary is 26. 108 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Scripps Elementary employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 55^th 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 604^th 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
2004	93.84	285^th	4809	94.1%
2005	95.18	210^th	4822	95.6%
2006	93.54	301^st	4818	93.8%
2007	94.53	256^th	5113	95.0%
2008	96.25	118^th	5113	97.7%
2009	96.10	102^nd	5193	98.0%
2010	96.18	69^th	5314	98.7%
2011	94.11	176^th	5377	96.7%
2012	94.50	118^th	5390	97.8%
2013	93.29	231^st	5530	95.8%
2015	98.15	87^th	5611	98.4%
2016	97.25	128^th	5614	97.7%
2017	97.62	126^th	5692	97.8%
2018	97.80	83^rd	5662	98.5%
2019	97.64	97^th	5789	98.3%
2022	98.72	39^th	5883	99.3%
2023	98.56	46^th	5874	99.2%
2024	98.42	55^th	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
2018	79.64	51^st	339	85.0%
2019	70.79	129^th	445	71.0%
2022	82.42	70^th	610	88.5%
2023	88.75	25^th	669	96.3%
2024	82.73	91^st	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	100^th	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
2022	99.76	12^th	5264	99.8%
2023	99.85	8^th	5374	99.9%
2024	99.65	18^th	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
2018	97.00	85^th	5413	98.4%
2019	96.55	124^th	5492	97.7%
2022	98.36	40^th	5635	99.3%
2023	97.74	76^th	5617	98.6%
2024	97.55	74^th	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
2018	97.64	79^th	5431	98.5%
2019	97.02	121^st	5510	97.8%
2022	98.26	59^th	5663	99.0%
2023	98.35	46^th	5650	99.2%
2024	98.36	40^th	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
2018	80.91	111^th	1071	89.6%
2019	82.52	73^rd	1149	93.6%
2022	82.42	93^rd	1154	91.9%
2023	84.66	46^th	1190	96.1%
2024	84.95	57^th	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
2018	97.97	50^th	4830	99.0%
2019	97.94	62^nd	4963	98.8%
2024	98.34	54^th	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
2018	89.56	111^th	2737	95.9%
2019	89.34	113^th	2834	96.0%
2022	91.52	66^th	2726	97.6%
2023	89.34	125^th	2662	95.3%
2024	88.30	135^th	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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

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

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
2024	203	2	375	75	3	0	104	0	762

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
2024	762	29.2	26.0	15

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
2024	762	29.2	26.0	15

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.

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