Golden Hill K-8

Summary:

Golden Hill K-8 is a public elementary school serving 429 students in grades K-8 in a relatively low-income area of San Diego, California. The school has consistently been rated 2-3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other California elementary schools.

One of the key issues at Golden Hill K-8 is its significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, with 35.3% of students chronically absent in 2022-2023 compared to 22.5% for the San Diego Unified district. This high absenteeism likely contributes to the school's poor academic performance, with only 40.61% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 25.38% proficient or better in math, compared to district averages of 54.22% and 43.89%, respectively. Additionally, Golden Hill K-8 has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.79% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Golden Hill K-8 to nearby schools in the San Diego Unified district, the performance gaps are quite substantial. For example, McKinley Elementary, located about 1.3 miles away, has much higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The data suggests Golden Hill K-8 is a struggling school that needs significant intervention and support to improve student outcomes, particularly for English Language Learners and students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1240 33rd St.
       San Diego, CA  92102-2409


(619) 236-5600

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2978th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,378 Help


Students who attend Golden Hill K-8 usually attend:

Middle:    Roosevelt International Middle
High:    San Diego High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.3%
White:
11.0%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Golden Hill K-8 ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 78th 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 43.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Golden Hill K-8 ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.56. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.3%), White (11%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Hill K-8 is 19.4, which is the 15th 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 Golden Hill K-8 is $9,378, which is the 35th highest among 117 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Hill K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Hill K-8 2978th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Golden Hill K-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Golden Hill K-8 2045th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Golden Hill K-8 in the ranking list.)

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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 Golden Hill K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 19.02 4373rd 5113 14.5%
2008 17.02 4527th 5113 11.5%
2009 11.91 4914th 5193 5.4%
2010 18.63 4666th 5314 12.2%
2011 28.31 4108th 5377 23.6%
2012 24.32 4359th 5390 19.1%
2013 22.02 4598th 5530 16.9%
2015 27.07 3927th 5611 30.0%
2016 33.00 3534th 5614 37.1%
2017 33.32 3576th 5692 37.2%
2018 44.49 2859th 5662 49.5%
2019 41.08 3126th 5789 46.0%
2022 47.95 2644th 5883 55.1%
2023 50.77 2494th 5874 57.5%
2024 43.16 2978th 5862 49.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.97 868th 3275 73.5%
2022 28.49 2722nd 3311 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.06 1797th 5084 64.7%
2019 55.19 2054th 5173 60.3%
2022 58.91 1738th 5264 67.0%
2023 55.69 2003rd 5374 62.7%
2024 44.98 2748th 5511 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.11 3078th 5413 43.1%
2019 38.77 3187th 5492 42.0%
2022 52.51 2280th 5635 59.5%
2023 50.98 2350th 5617 58.2%
2024 39.38 3110th 5605 44.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 2603rd 5431 52.1%
2019 42.70 2861st 5510 48.1%
2022 44.42 2745th 5663 51.5%
2023 49.88 2456th 5650 56.5%
2024 46.11 2691st 5636 52.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.22 2098th 4830 56.6%
2019 42.34 2802nd 4963 43.5%
2022 58.50 1714th 5084 66.3%
2023 60.82 1619th 5098 68.2%
2024 47.75 2422nd 5102 52.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Golden Hill K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 36.11 1306th 2063 36.7%
2010 37.65 1368th 2179 37.2%
2011 34.36 1522nd 2236 31.9%
2012 33.41 1547th 2259 31.5%
2013 38.62 1474th 2379 38.0%
2015 33.45 1515th 2477 38.8%
2016 24.83 1838th 2497 26.4%
2017 28.12 1726th 2508 31.2%
2018 28.07 1726th 2480 30.4%
2019 28.76 1833rd 2715 32.5%
2022 44.13 1334th 2740 51.3%
2023 45.30 1303rd 2802 53.5%
2024 24.56 2045th 2777 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.13 1351st 2230 39.4%
2019 37.66 1402nd 2369 40.8%
2022 56.32 829th 2458 66.3%
2023 53.72 911th 2549 64.3%
2024 29.50 1795th 2575 30.3%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.49 8th 336 97.6%
2024 76.99 41st 394 89.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.37 1524th 2262 32.6%
2019 33.18 1507th 2380 36.7%
2022 33.35 1545th 2509 38.4%
2023 42.49 1256th 2547 50.7%
2024 20.02 2090th 2546 17.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.53 1666th 2273 26.7%
2019 26.32 1750th 2407 27.3%
2022 53.45 962nd 2527 61.9%
2023 47.08 1154th 2558 54.9%
2024 29.38 1704th 2547 33.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Golden Hill K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 1415th 2072 31.7%
2019 30.92 1513th 2213 31.6%
2022 50.39 984th 2359 58.3%
2023 56.31 813th 2391 66.0%
2024 31.53 1590th 2383 33.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Golden Hill K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 15 15 12 368 0 n/a n/a 6 416
2008 22 17 10 399 n/a n/a n/a 0 448
2009 19 14 8 430 0 2 0 0 473
2010 13 18 10 479 0 0 4 0 524
2011 14 15 15 475 0 0 5 0 524
2012 13 15 11 450 0 2 4 0 495
2013 12 17 12 433 0 2 8 0 484
2014 25 17 12 390 0 0 8 0 452
2015 21 18 18 358 0 0 7 0 422
2016 23 23 14 331 0 0 20 0 411
2017 25 23 13 312 0 0 13 0 386
2018 26 20 14 311 2 0 20 0 393
2019 28 16 10 322 3 0 20 0 399
2020 37 17 8 330 2 0 21 0 415
2021 28 19 7 331 1 0 22 0 408
2022 34 17 4 310 1 0 22 0 388
2023 47 12 4 340 2 0 23 1 429

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

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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 Golden Hill K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 416 29.0 14.3 97.6
2008 448 34.6 12.9 95.5
2009 473 28.0 13.6 95.1
2010 524 32.6 16.0 95
2011 524 n/a n/a 95
2012 495 31.0 15.9 99.4
2013 484 29.0 16.6 99.4
2014 452 19.5 23.1 77
2015 422 18.0 23.4 91.2
2016 411 21.0 19.5 89.1
2017 386 20.0 19.3 87.3
2018 393 17.8 22.0 85.8
2019 399 18.0 22.1 81.5
2020 415 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 408 20.5 19.9 78.4
2022 388 22.8 16.9 77.1
2023 429 22.0 19.4 71.8

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 Golden Hill K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 416 29.0 14.3 97.6
2008 448 34.6 12.9 95.5
2009 473 28.0 13.6 95.1
2010 524 32.6 16.0 95
2011 524 n/a n/a 95
2012 495 31.0 15.9 99.4
2013 484 29.0 16.6 99.4
2014 452 19.5 23.1 77
2015 422 18.0 23.4 91.2
2016 411 21.0 19.5 89.1
2017 386 20.0 19.3 87.3
2018 393 17.8 22.0 85.8
2019 399 18.0 22.1 81.5
2020 415 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 408 20.5 19.9 78.4
2022 388 22.8 16.9 77.1
2023 429 22.0 19.4 71.8

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

Golden Hill K-8

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201590.0%0.0%2.0%9.0%93.0%97.0%98.0%93.0%91.0%
201696.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201992.0%5.0%3.0%95.0%97.0%97.0%94.0%95.0%
202093.2%2.7%4.1%94.6%94.6%94.6%93.2%96.0%
202194.9%0.0%1.7%96.6%96.6%94.9%
202296.2%0.0%1.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Hill K-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,378

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Hill K-8

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 3126th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2494th of 5874 Elementary schools
 11.5%
Ranks 1833rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1303rd of 2802 Middle schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Hill K-8)54.650
 4.5%
   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 (Golden Hill K-8)38.245.5
 7.3%
   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 (Golden Hill K-8)40.747.8
 7.1%
   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 (Golden Hill K-8)48.241.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Hill K-8)57.957.1
 0.8%
   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 (Golden Hill K-8)21.133.3
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Golden Hill K-8)26.325
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Hill K-8)35.940.5
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)5450.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Golden Hill K-8)23.114
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)46.240.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Hill K-8)35.962.2
 26.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)57.152.5
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Golden Hill K-8)21.622.2
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)4640.9
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Hill K-8)41.958.1
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)53.152.4
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Golden Hill K-8)9.712.5
 2.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)41.336.9
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Golden Hill K-8)22.621.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)36.434.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399429
 7.5%
African American1612
 25%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic322340
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2847
 67.9%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.5%71.8%
 9.7%


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Students who attend Golden Hill K-8 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roosevelt International Middle
High : San Diego High

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Golden Hill K-8.

Golden Hill K-8 ranks 2978th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Golden Hill K-8 are 79% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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